What is the role of the copper(ii) ions in the case of the zinc reaction?

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What is the role of the copper(ii) ions in the case of the zinc reaction?

2007-03-13 12:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by sikhism4life88 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The copper (II) ions accept electrons from zinc, resulting in copper metal and Zn2+ ions. Copper (II) ions are being reduced by zinc in this reaction. The copper (II) ions are said to be acting as an OXIDIZING AGENT in this reaction because they are allowing the zinc to be oxidized.

2007-03-13 12:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by ihatedecaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

copper ions accept electrons from zinc forming zinc ions and solid copper

2007-03-13 19:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋