Question

The reaction that takes place at the anode during the electrolysis of aqueous Sodium argentocyanide with silver electrodes is ______.

Options

• \[\ce{Ag -> Ag+ + e-}\]

• \[\ce{Ag+ + e- -> Ag}\]

Answer 1

The reaction that takes place at the anode during the electrolysis of aqueous Sodium argentocyanide with silver electrodes is \[\ce{\mathbf{\underline{Ag \rightarrow Ag^+ + e^-}}}\].

Explanation:

At the anode, oxidation always takes place. Since a silver electrode is used, silver metal loses electrons and goes into the solution as silver ions. Hence, the reaction is:

\[\ce{Ag+ + e- -> Ag}\]