Consider a voltaic cell that corresponds to the following reaction: Cu(s) + 2Ag + (aq) $\rightarrow$Cu 2+ (aq) + Ag(s) Which of the following statements is correct?

Copper is oxidized to Cu²⁺, losing electrons, thus acting as the reducing agent.

Consider a voltaic cell that corresponds to the following reaction: Cu(s) + 2Ag + (aq) $\rightarrow$Cu 2+ (aq) + Ag(s) Which of the following statements is correct?

Copper is oxidized to Cu²⁺, losing electrons, thus acting as the reducing agent.

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Consider a voltaic cell that corresponds to the following reaction: Cu(s) + 2Ag⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$ Cu²⁺(aq) + Ag(s) Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Copper is the reducing agent.
B) The Cu²⁺ solution must be in the half-cell with the silver electrode.
C) No salt bridge is necessary, since the charge is 2+ on both sides of the equation.
D) The copper electrode is the cathode.
E) Four electrons will be transferred in this reaction per atom of copper that reacts.

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