The reaction shown in the equation Ag+ + Fe → Ag + Fe2+ will go in the forward direction. From the given standard reduction potentials, the reduction potential 0.80 V for Ag+ is more positive than the reduction potential -0.44 V for Fe2+. Therefore, Ag+ is strong enough to oxidize Fe to Fe2+. Also, reactions with a negative reduction potential will tend to run in reverse, which makes our claim more valid: that Fe will be oxidized to Fe2+.
