2 Ag+(aq) + Fe(s) --> 2 Ag(s) + Fe2+(aq)

Question

In which directions do the cations and anions migrate through the solution?
cations

toward the silver cathode or
toward the iron cathode

thanks

Answer 1

Here is a film that explains it very well. After the film is finished you can click on the buttons at the bottom of the picture to get an explanation of how the ions move on the Zn side of the salt bridge and on the Cu side of the salt bridge.
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/essentialchemistry/flash/galvan5.swf