When electrolysis of silver nitrate solution is carried out using silver electrodes, wich of the following reaction occurs at the anode?
When electrolysis of silver nitrate solution is carried out using silver electrodes, wich of the following reaction occurs at the anode?
A. `Ag to Ag^(+) + e^(-)`
B. `Ag^(+) + e^(-) to Ag`
C. `2 H_(2)O to 4 H^(+) + O_(2) + 4 e^(-)`
D. `4 OH^(-) to 2H_(2) + O_(2) + 4 e^(-)`
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Correct Answer - A
At the anode , Ag is oxidized most easily (or `NO_(3)^(-)` ions attack Ag electrode to convert it into `Ag^(+)` ions ) .
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