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3 years ago

The overall redox equation for the voltaic cell can be written as ^^^. What is being reduced in this forward reaction?

Chemistry

1 answer:

Verdich [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

Cu⁺² is being reduced in that reaction.

Explanation:

Zn(s) + Cu⁺²(aq) → Zn⁺²(aq) + Cu(s)

When a substance is reduced, its oxidation number is reduced -changing to a lower value than original-.

Cu⁺² turned into Cu. Meaning that the oxidation number changed from +2 to 0.

Thus, Cu⁺² is being reduced in that reaction.

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