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Question
Which of the following reactions takes place at the anode during the electroplating of an article with silver?
Options
\[\ce{Ag - 1e^{-} -> Ag^{1+}}\]
\[\ce{Ag + 1e^{-} -> Ag^{1-}}\]
\[\ce{Ag - 1e^{-} -> Ag}\]
None of the above
MCQ
Solution
\[\ce{Ag - 1e^{-} -> Ag^{1+}}\]
Explanation:
Because oxidation take place at the anode, e– loss takes place there.
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