Problem- a beaker contains an aqueous solution of ag ions


Problem- A beaker contains an aqueous solution of Ag+ ions and Cu2+ ions. Two short pieces of silver wire and copper wire are added to the beaker- they are not touching each other or anything else except for the solution. Which of the following statements is true?

A) Copper ions are reduced on the silver wire.

B) Silver ions are reduced on the copper wire

C) Both silver ions and copper ions are reduced by water

D) Copper ions are reduced on the copper wire

E) The silver and copper wires are oxidized by water.

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