Chapter 24, Problem 9STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The half reaction of oxidation is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation is the process in which loss of electrons occurs.

Answer to Problem 9STP

$\begin{array}{l}\text{The}\text{oxidation}\text{half}\text{cell}\text{reaction}\\ \text{Zn}\left(\text{s}\right)\to {\text{Zn}}^{\text{+2}}\left(\text{aq}\right){\text{+2e}}^{\text{\_}}\end{array}$.

Explanation of Solution

The oxidation is the process in which loss of electrons occurs. So, at the zinc electrode oxidation occurs. The oxidation process half cell reaction is written as

$\text{Zn}\left(\text{s}\right)\to {\text{Zn}}^{\text{+2}}\left(\text{aq}\right){\text{+2e}}^{\text{\_}}$

Conclusion

$\begin{array}{l}\text{The}\text{oxidation}\text{half}\text{cell}\text{reaction}\\ \text{Zn}\left(\text{s}\right)\to {\text{Zn}}^{\text{+2}}\left(\text{aq}\right){\text{+2e}}^{\text{\_}}\end{array}$