Respuesta :
Zn⁰(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Zn²⁺(aq) + Cu⁰(s),
Zn⁰(s) ------> Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻
As we can see Zn(s) lost 2 electrons and became Zn²⁺ ion.
So, Zn was oxidized.
Correct answer is 1) Zn(s).
Zn⁰(s) ------> Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻
As we can see Zn(s) lost 2 electrons and became Zn²⁺ ion.
So, Zn was oxidized.
Correct answer is 1) Zn(s).
Looking closely at the chemical reaction, the species that is oxidized would be Zn (s).
What is oxidation?
Oxidation can be defined in a variety of ways:
- Increase in oxidation number
- Addition of oxygen
- Removal of hydrogen
Looking at the reaction, the oxidation number of Zn increased from 0 to +2 while that of Cu decreased from +2 to 0.
Thus Zn has been oxidized while Cu has been reduced.
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