Question

In the chemical reaction shown below, which element was reduced?

Zn + H2SO4 yields ZnSO3+ H2O

A) Zn, because it gained 2 electrons
B) Zn, because it lost 2 electrons
C) S, because it gained 2 electrons
D) S, because it lost 2 electrons

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@ganeshie8 @ParthKohli @Abhisar

Answer 3

@nincompoop @Compassionate

Answer 4

@Ash90

Answer 5

was this the next one?

Answer 6

ok for this one Zn is getting reduced because it is losing electrons. It is losing 2 electrons instead of gaining.

Answer 7

so your answer is B