Give the anode reaction for an electrode of any metal $M \,|\, M^{n+}$.

  • A
    $M(s) \rightarrow M^{n+}(aq) + ne^-$
  • B
    $M^{n+}(aq) + ne^- \rightarrow M(s)$
  • C
    $M(s) + ne^- \rightarrow M^{n+}(aq)$
  • D
    $M^{n+}(aq) \rightarrow M(s) + ne^-$

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