What information is conveyed by the cell rotation given below?
Cu(s) | Cu²⁺ (aq) (0.1 M) || Ag⁺ (aq) (0.2 M) | Ag(s)

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In cell reaction :

Cu(s) +2Ag⁺(aq) ---->Cu²⁺(aq) +2Ag(s)

Half cell reaction
Cathode (reduction ):
2Ag⁺(aq) +2e^- -----> 2Ag(s)

Anode (oxidation)
Cu(s) -----> Cu²⁺(aq) +2e^-
In overall reaction of the cell, silver electrode act as cathode and copper electrode act as anode.

Electrochemistry

What information is conveyed by the cell rotation given below?Cu(s) | Cu2+ (aq) (0.1 M) || Ag+ (aq) (0.2 M) | Ag(s)

What information is conveyed by the cell rotation given below?
Cu(s) | Cu²⁺ (aq) (0.1 M) || Ag⁺ (aq) (0.2 M) | Ag(s)