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Write a balanced oxidation-reduction equation showing how zinc metal reduces the ferrous ion (Fe2+) , to iron metal.

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In this reaction Zn acts as reducing agent i.e. reducing Fe+2 to Fe and getting oxidized by itself. As shown below;
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Answer: [tex]Zn+Fe^{2+}\rightarrow Zn^{2+}+Fe[/tex]

Explanation:

Oxidation reaction : A reaction in which electrons are lost and there is an increase in oxidation state.

[tex]Zn\rightarrow Zn^{2+}+2e^-[/tex]

Reduction reaction : A reaction in which electrons are gained and there is a decrease in oxidation state number.

[tex]Fe^{2+}+2e^-\rightarrow Fe[/tex]

A redox reaction is one in which oxidation and reduction takes place in a single reaction.

[tex]Zn+Fe^{2+}\rightarrow Zn^{2+}+Fe[/tex]

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