In an electrolysis experiment, electrons move from a more reactive metal to a less reactive metal (eg. from magnesium to zinc) right? I'm confused, please help...Thanks. :)
2007-09-16 19:37:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
electrolysis but the flow of electron stated show an voltaic cell.
yes in voltaic cell the reactive metal easier to form an ions so electron is produce when an atom change into an ions.
2007-09-16 19:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by leeyeah_xpe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More reactive metal have the elections in a higher energy state... and when moving to a less reactive metal, the enery of the electron will become lowered and become more stable...
2007-09-17 02:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are asking about chemical cells, not electrolysis. Yes, the more reactive metal (negative terminal) forces electrons, via the external circuit, onto the less reactive metal (positive terminal).
2007-09-17 02:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I believe electrons move from an excited state, to a ground state.
2007-09-17 02:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Phillip R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋