Post Utme Achievers University 2022 Chemistry Question 6

Practice objective / multiple choice question 6 from the 2022 Post Utme Achievers University Chemistry examination.

Post Utme Achievers University 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 6 POST_UTME_ACHIEVERS_UNIVERSITY • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The electrolysis of a solution of silver nitrate (AgNO3) in water produces silver metal and nitrogen dioxide gas. Write the half-equation for the oxidation of silver ions at the anode.

Answer Options

A. \text{Ag}^+ + \text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{Ag}
B. \text{Ag}^+ + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Ag} + \text{H}^+
Correct Answer C. \text{Ag}^+ + \frac{1}{2} \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Ag} + \frac{1}{2} \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{e}^-
D. \text{Ag}^+ + \text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{Ag} + \text{H}^+
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
\text{Ag}^+ + \frac{1}{2} \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Ag} + \frac{1}{2} \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{e}^-

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This is Post Utme Achievers University 2022 Chemistry Question 6. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Post Utme Achievers University Chemistry examination.

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