Asked by candace
What element is undergoing reduction in the following reaction?
Zn(s) + AgNO3(aq) --> Zn(NO3)2 + 2 Ag(s)
Zn(s) + AgNO3(aq) --> Zn(NO3)2 + 2 Ag(s)
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Answered by
Gaveen
I think it is Ag.
Answered by
DrBob222
Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Remember the mnemonic Leo goes Grrr. Leo stands for loss electron exidation.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.
Look at Ag since Gaveen answered Ag. Ag is +1 oxidation state on the left. It is zero on the right. So silver goes from +1 to zero which is a gain of electrons. That is reduction.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.
Look at Ag since Gaveen answered Ag. Ag is +1 oxidation state on the left. It is zero on the right. So silver goes from +1 to zero which is a gain of electrons. That is reduction.
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