Question

What element is undergoing reduction (if any) in the following reaction?

Zn(s) + 2 AgNO3(aq) → Zn(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s)


Zn goes from 0 --> +2
Ag from +3 -->0 reduced
NO3 from -1 --> -2 ?

Can someone check to see if I got this right?THanks!

Answer 1

the element would be Ag

Answer 2

single-replacement reaction; the neutral
zinc atoms lose electrons and become zinc ions in solution,
replacing silver ions that were in solution. The silver ions gain the
electrons and become metallic silver which precipitates out.
Hope this answers your question.

Answer 3

reduction = reduction in charge
oxidiation is the opposite. an increase in charge..

Zn goes from 0 in Zn(s) to +2 in Zn(NO3)2
Ag goes from +1 in AgNO3 to 0 in Ag(s)

Zn goes up in charge and is "oxidized"
Ag goes down in charge and is "reduced

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