Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Redox

Redox — practice question

A redox reaction example is given below. $\text{Zn} + \text{Cu}^{2+} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+} + \text{Cu}$ Which statement correctly describes this reaction?

  • AZn is the oxidising agent and it oxidises $\text{Cu}^{2+}$.
  • BZn is the oxidising agent and it reduces $\text{Cu}^{2+}$.
  • CZn is the reducing agent and it oxidises $\text{Cu}^{2+}$.
  • DZn is the reducing agent and it reduces $\text{Cu}^{2+}$.

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