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A voltaic cell is based on the reduction of Ag^+(a

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a.

anode --> oxidation

Sn(s) --> Sn+2(aq) + 2e-

cathode --> reduction

2Ag+(aq) + 2e- --> 2Ag(s)

b.

balanced reaction.

add both

Sn(s) --> Sn+2(aq) + 2e-

2Ag+(aq) + 2e- --> 2Ag(s)

Sn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) + 2e- --> Sn+2(aq) + 2e- + 2Ag(s)

cancel common terms

Sn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) --> Sn+2(aq) + 2Ag(s)

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