A Voltaic Cell Is Prepared Using Copper and Silver $\rightarrow$ Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e¯
B) Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e¯

question 42

Multiple Choice

A voltaic cell is prepared using copper and silver. Its cell notation is shown below. Which of the following processes occurs at the cathode?

• A) Cu(s) \(\rightarrow\)Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e¯
• B) Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e¯ \(\rightarrow\) Cu(s)
• C) Ag(s) \(\rightarrow\) Ag⁺(aq) + e¯
• D) Ag⁺(aq) + e¯ \(\rightarrow\) Ag(s)
• E) Cu(s) + 2Ag⁺(aq) \(\rightarrow\) Cu²⁺(aq) + 2Ag(s)

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