Silver is plated on copper by immersing a piece of copper into a solution containing silver ions.In the plating reaction,copper
A)is oxidized and is the oxidizing agent.
B)is oxidized and is the reducing agent.
C)is reduced and is the oxidizing agent.
D)is reduced and is the reducing agent.

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Copper is oxidized as it loses electrons to silver ions, causing silver to be reduced and deposited on the copper. Copper acts as the reducing agent by donating electrons.

Silver Is Plated on Copper by Immersing a Piece of Copper