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`Zn(s)+ Cu^(2+) rarr Zn^(2+) +Cu(s)` in this reaction which is oxidant and which is reductant?

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The galvanic cell is represented as :
`Zn(s)|Zn^(2+)(aq)||Ag^(+)(aq)|Ag(s)`
(ii) The carriers of the current in the cell are ions.
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