From this cell reaction, to get the net ionic equation, we have to split the reaction into their proper oxidation and reduction halves. This way, we can know that is happening at the electrodes and derive the overall net equation.

Oxidation half:

Cu $_{s}$ ⇄ Cu²⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2e⁻

At the anode, oxidation occurs.

Reduction half:

Ag⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2e⁻ ⇄ Ag $_{s}$

At the cathode, reduction occurs.

To derive the overall reaction, we must balance the atoms and charges:

Cu $_{s}$ ⇄ Cu²⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2e⁻

Ag⁺ $_{aq}$ + e⁻ ⇄ Ag $_{s}$

we multiply the second reaction by 2 to balance up:

2Ag⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2e⁻ ⇄ 2Ag $_{s}$

The net reaction equation:

Cu $_{s}$ + 2Ag⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2e⁻⇄ Cu²⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2e⁻ + 2Ag $_{s}$

We then cancel out the electrons from both sides since they appear on both the reactant and product side:

Cu $_{s}$ + 2Ag⁺ $_{aq}$ ⇄ Cu²⁺ $_{aq}$ + 2Ag $_{s}$

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If you stirred some sugar in water the sugar would disappear but the water would taste sweet. This is because __________ change

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3 years ago

How do you convert kilograms to pounds?

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Answer: (1 Kilogram = 2.20462 pounds) . There are 2.2046226218 lb in 1 kilogram. To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply your figure by 2.205 for an approximate result. 1 kilogram is also equal to 2 lb and 3.27396195 oz. Working out a rough estimate in your head for converting to pounds and ounces may be tricky - remember that there are 16 ounces in a pound.

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