A galvanic cell consists of an Ag(s)|Ag⁺(aq)half-cell and a Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(aq)half-cell connected by a salt bridge. The cell can be represented in standard notation as: Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(aq)||Ag⁺(aq)|Ag(s).Which species is being reduced?

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In a galvanic cell, the species that gains electrons is reduced. In this cell, Ag⁺(aq) gains electrons to form Ag(s), so Ag⁺(aq) is being reduced.

A Galvanic Cell Consists of an Ag(s)|Ag+(aq)half-Cell and a Cu(s)|Cu2+(aq)half-Cell

A Galvanic Cell Consists of an Ag(s)|Ag⁺(aq)half-Cell and a Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(aq)half-Cell