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  • 06-03-2019
  • Chemistry
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Consider the Zn(s) + Cu+2(aq) Zn+2(aq) + Cu(s) system. Which element was the electron acceptor? A)zinc B)copper

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superman1987
superman1987 superman1987
  • 06-03-2019

Answer:

B) copper.

Explanation:

The reaction: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + Cu.

Zn losses 2 electrons and converts to Zn²⁺.

Cu²⁺ gains 2 electrons and converts to Cu.

So, the electron acceptor element is copper.

The right choice is: B) copper.

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oliviastarkweather16
oliviastarkweather16 oliviastarkweather16
  • 01-11-2019

Follow Up Question:

is the electron acceptor the oxidizing or reducing agent?!?!

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