Identify the anode and cathode half-reactions and categorize each as either oxidation or reduction. A)Anode reaction: Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)(oxidation) Cathode reaction: Cu(s)→ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- (reduction) B)Anode reaction: Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)(reduction) Cathode reaction: Cu(s)→ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- (oxidation) C)Anode reaction: Cu(s)→ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- (oxidation) Cathode reaction: Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)(reduction) D)Anode reaction: Cu(s)→ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- (reduction) Cathode reaction: Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)(oxidation)

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In choice C, the anode reaction involves the oxidation of copper (Cu) to copper ions (Cu^2+) with the release of electrons, which is characteristic of an oxidation process. The cathode reaction involves the reduction of silver ions (Ag^+) to solid silver (Ag) by gaining electrons, which is characteristic of a reduction process.

Identify the Anode and Cathode Half-Reactions and Categorize Each as Either