Given the following reaction in a voltaic cell: Cu(s)+ 2Ag⁺(aq)→ 2Ag(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)Which of the following statements is correct?

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In a voltaic cell, the anode is where oxidation occurs and the cathode is where reduction occurs. In this reaction, Cu(s) is oxidized (loses electrons) to form Cu²⁺(aq) and, therefore, is the anode. Ag(s) is reduced (gains electrons) to form 2Ag(s) and, therefore, is the cathode. There is no evidence to suggest that oxidation occurs at the silver electrode, so B and D are incorrect. The reaction involves the transfer of 2 moles of electrons, so E is also incorrect. Choice C is incorrect because every voltaic cell has both an anode and a cathode.

Given the Following Reaction in a Voltaic Cell: Cu(s)+ 2Ag+(aq)→

Given the Following Reaction in a Voltaic Cell: Cu(s)+ 2Ag⁺(aq)→