Question

An electrochemical cell has the following standard cell notation.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The given following standard cell notation.  

Mg(s) | Mg^2+ (aq) || Aq^+(aq) | Aq(s)

Oxidation:

$Mg(s)\rightarrow Mg^{2+}+2e^-$....(1)

Magnesium metal by loosing 2 electrons is getting converted into magnesium cation. Hence, getting oxidized

Reduction:

$Ag^+(aq)+1e^-\rightarrow Ag(s)$...(2)

Silver ion by gaining 1 electrons is getting converted into silver metal. Hence, getting reduced.

Overall redox reaction: (1)+2 × (2)

$Mg(s)+2Ag^+(aq)\rightarrow Mg^{2+}+2Ag(s)$