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Certain metals are given below: Ag, Zn, Pb, Sn, Fe 

a. When a galvanic cell is constructed using these metals, which one acts only as anode? Give the reason. 

b. Draw Zn-Fe cell. Mark the direction of electron flow and write the chemical equation anode.

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a. Zn. Because Zn has a higher reactivity than the other 4 metals.

Direction of electron flow from Zn to Fe Chemical reaction at anode: 

Zn(s) → Zn2+ (aq) + 2e-

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