Question

which metal acts as the cathode during silver plating

Answer 1

Electroplating is a method by which a thin layer of coating of one metal is done over some other metal.

Silver plating is an electroplating process where silver is coated on some objects.

 In the process of silver plating, silver bar is placed as anode and the metal or object to be coated is placed as cathode.

The solution of silver cyanide or AgCN in water acts as electrolyte.

Answer 2

Answer..

Silver metal acts as the cathode during silver plating..