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1. what would happen to the the cell potential in a voltaic cell if the salt bridge lost contact with one of the solutions?

2. would a reaction occur if solid tin was placed in a solution of copper II nitrate? If so, write the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction.

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Answered by DrBob222
1. The cell potential would drop to zero since the circuit has been broken.

2. Yes, Sn will displace Cu^2+.
Sn(s) + Cu^2+ ==> Sn(2^+) + Cu(s)

Here is the activity series.
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These are single replacement reactions. Any METAL will displace the ION of a metal below it in the activity series.
Note that Cu + Sn(NO3)2 ==> no reaction since Cu is BELOW Sn.
Answered by Anonymous
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