What element is oxidized in the following equation and what element is reduced?
(a) The tin ion,
(b) The tin ion,
(c) Both the tin ion,
(d) Bob the tin ion,
The correct option for the statement “What element is oxidized in the following equation and what element is reduced?”
Answer to Problem 7RAT
The correct option for the statement “What element is oxidized in the following equation and what element is reduced?” is option (b).
Explanation of Solution
The electrons are donated in an oxidation reaction while in reduction reaction the electrons are gained.
The given equation is shown below.
The silver atoms,
The tin ions,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option for the statement “What element is oxidized in the following equation and what element is reduced?” is option (b).
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