Question

1. An iron storage tank is placed in the ocean with no cathodic protection.
a. What is the electrolyte in this reaction? (2 points)
b. As the iron tank rusts, does it act as an anode or cathode? Explain. (4 points)
2. An engineer attaches a piece of silver to the iron storage tank in an attempt to supply the tank with cathodic protection.
a. Which has a higher reduction potential — silver or iron? (1 point)
b. Which is the anode in this cell? (1 point)
c. Which is the cathode in this cell? (1 point)
d. Does attaching a piece of silver provide the iron storage tank with cathodic protect