reduction/oxidation?

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reduction/oxidation?

Assuming the following reaction proceeds in the forward direction,

Ni2+(aq) + Cr(s) → Ni(s) + Cr2+(aq)

a.Ni(s) is oxidized and Ni2+(aq) is reduced.
b.Ni2+(aq) is oxidized and Cr(s) is reduced.
c.Cr(s) is oxidized and Cr2+(aq) is reduced.
d.Ni2+(aq) is oxidized and Ni(s) is reduced.
e.Cr(s) is oxidized and Ni2+(aq) is reduced

2007-12-09 07:03:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

2 answers

e. The ox. no. of Cr increases, so it's getting oxidized. And by a process of elimination...

2007-12-09 07:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

OIL RIG.. Oxidation is Lose, Reduction is Gain

2007-12-09 15:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by fender_metalicaster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋