Question

Which of the following options correctly represents the oxidation of Ag?

• A. $Ag\left(s\right)\to A{g}^{2+}\left(aq\right)+2e^{-}$
• B. $A{g}^{2+}\left(aq\right)+2e^{-}\to Ag\left(s\right)$
• C. $A{g}^{+}\left(aq\right)+e^{-}\to Ag\left(s\right)$
• D. $Ag\left(s\right)\to A{g}^{+}\left(aq\right)+e^{-}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $Ag\left(s\right)\to A{g}^{+}\left(aq\right)+e^{-}$

Losing of electrons is called oxidation. Silver loses an electron and undergoes oxidation.
Therefore, the correct representation for the oxidation of silver is: $Ag\left(s\right)\to A{g}^{1+}\left(aq\right)+1e^{-}$