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Silver is most commonly found in the +1 oxidation state and is easily reduced to silver metal.

Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s) standard electrode potential +0.80V

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standard electrode potential
The e.m.f. of a half cell compared with a standard hydrogen half cell, measured under standard conditions.

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