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Write an ionic reaction at the electrodes during electroplating of silver over brass spoon after giving the ionisation of the electrolyte.

Electrolysis

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Dissociation of sodium silver cyanide

Na[Ag(CN)2] ⇌ Na1+ + Ag1+ + 2CN1-

H2O ⇌ H1+ + OH1-

Reaction at cathode [article to be plated]

Ag1+ + 1e1- ⟶ Ag [Ag deposited on article]

Reaction at anode [block of active-silver]

Ag - 1e1- ⟶ Ag1+ [product nil - Ag1+ ions]

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