Which of the following statements about the cell notation Mg/Mg\(^{2+}\)//Cu\(^{2+}\)/Cu is correct?
Below is the interpretation of the cell notation Mg/Mg\(^{2+}\)//Cu\(^{2+}\)/Cu:
Mg/Mg\(^{2+}\) ⇒ Mg is the anode, where oxidation is taking place as there is an increase in oxidation number from 0 to +2
// ⇒ This represents the salt bridge or a porous barrier separating the two half-cells.
Cu\(^{2+}\)/Cu ⇒ This represents the copper electrode (cathode) and its corresponding copper ions in solution. Copper ions are reduced to copper metal.
Therefore, the correct statement is Magnesium is the anode - Option C
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