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?
b. Which is the anode in this cell?
c. Which is the cathode in this cell?
d. Does attaching a piece of silver provide the iron storage tank with cathodic protection? Explain why or why not.
e. Name two metals that would provide the iron storage tank with cathodic protection.