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19. Which of the following statements about the operation of a standard galvanic cell made of a Cu/ Cu$^{2+}$ half-cell and a Zn/ Zn$^{2+}$ half-cell is false? a. The mass of the copper electrode decreases. b. The [Zn$^{2+}$] increases. c. The [Cu$^{2+}$] decreases. d. The salt bridge maintains charge neutrality. e. The zinc electrode is oxidized.

          19. Which of the following statements about the operation of a standard galvanic cell made of a Cu/
Cu$^{2+}$ half-cell and a Zn/ Zn$^{2+}$ half-cell is false?
a. The mass of the copper electrode decreases.
b. The [Zn$^{2+}$] increases.
c. The [Cu$^{2+}$] decreases.
d. The salt bridge maintains charge neutrality.
e. The zinc electrode is oxidized.

19. Which of the following statements about the operation of a standard galvanic cell made of a Cu/
Cu^2+ half-cell and a Zn/ Zn^2+ half-cell is false?
a. The mass of the copper electrode decreases.
b. The [Zn^2+] increases.
c. The [Cu^2+] decreases.
d. The salt bridge maintains charge neutrality.
e. The zinc electrode is oxidized.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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19.Which of the following statements about the operation of a standard galvanic cell made of a Cu/ Cu2+ half-cell and a Zn/Zn2half-cell is false? a.The mass of the copper electrode decreases. b.The[Zn2]increases. c.The[Cu]decreases. d.The salt bridge maintains charge neutrality. e.The zinc electrode is oxidized