A galvanic cell consists of one half-cell that contains Ag(s)and Ag⁺(aq),and one half-cell that contains Cu(s)and Cu²⁺(aq).What species are produced at the electrodes under standard conditions? Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)E° = +0.80 V Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- → Cu(s)E° = +0.34 V A)Ag(s)is formed at the cathode,and Cu(s)is formed at the anode. B)Ag(s)is formed at the cathode,and Cu²⁺ (aq)is formed at the anode. C)Cu(s)is formed at the cathode,and Ag⁺(aq)is formed at the anode. D)Cu²⁺(aq)is formed at the cathode,and Cu(s)is formed at the anode.

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In a galvanic cell, the cathode is where reduction occurs, and the anode is where oxidation occurs. The given reactions show that Ag+ is reduced to Ag(s) with a higher standard reduction potential (+0.80 V) than the reduction of Cu2+ to Cu(s) (+0.34 V). Therefore, Ag+ is reduced at the cathode, and Cu(s) is oxidized to Cu2+ at the anode.

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