A standard galvanic cell is constructed with Sn²⁺ | Sn and Cr³⁺ | Cr half cell compartments connected by a salt bridge. Which of the following statements are correct?

(Choose all that apply.)

A) Sn²⁺ is reduced at the cathode.

B) In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment to the Cr³⁺|Cr compartment.

C) The anode compartment is the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment.

D) As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment to the Cr³⁺|Cr compartment.

E) The cathode compartment is the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment.

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A standard galvanic cell is constructed with Sn²⁺ | Sn and Cr³⁺ | Cr half cell compartments connected by a salt bridge. Which of the following statements are correct?

(Choose all that apply.)

A) Sn²⁺ is reduced at the cathode.

B) In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment to the Cr³⁺|Cr compartment.

C) The anode compartment is the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment.

D) As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment to the Cr³⁺|Cr compartment.

E) The cathode compartment is the Sn²⁺|Sn compartment.

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