In the redox reaction represented by the following equation: Cu2+aq + Zn(s) → Cu(s) + Zn2+

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 1991 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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In the redox reaction represented by the following equation: Cu2+aq + Zn(s) → Cu(s) + Zn2+
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In the given redox reaction, the copper (ll) ions (Cu2+) are being reduced to copper atoms (Cu) while the zinc atoms (Zn) are being oxidized to zinc ions (Zn2+). Therefore, "copper (ll) ions are reduced to copper atoms" is correct.
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