Page "Electrochemistry" Paragraph 83

First, the reduced form of the metal to be oxidized at the anode ( Zn ) is written.

This is separated from its oxidized form by a vertical line, which represents the limit between the phases ( oxidation changes ).

The double vertical lines represent the saline bridge on the cell.

Finally, the oxidized form of the metal to be reduced at the cathode, is written, separated from its reduced form by the vertical line.

The electrolyte concentration is given as it is an important variable in determining the cell potential.