Question

For the galvanic cell, $Cu | Cu^{2+}|| Ag^+ | Ag$. Which of the following observations is not correct?

• A. $Cu$ acts as anode and $Ag$ acts as cathode
• B. $Ag$ electrode loses mass and $Cu$ electrode gains mass
• C. Reaction at anode, $Cu \to Cu^{2+} +2e^{-}$
• D. Copper is more reactive than silver

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Cu$ electrode loses mass and $Ag$ electrode gains mass.