In the redox reaction #AgNO_3 + Na -> NaNO_3 + Ag#, which element has been reduced?

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anor277
Apr 15, 2016

#Ag^+ rarr Ag^0darr#

Explanation:

Silver ion undergoes a change in oxidation state from #+I# to #0#. Since silver has undergo a DOWNWARD change in oxidation state, it has been formally reduced.

On the other hand, elemental sodium has gone from #Na^0# to #Na^+#; that is, it has been OXIDIZED.

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