Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 21 - Electrochemistry - Standardized Test Prep - Page 759: 11

Answer

Zinc is more readily oxidized than iron. If iron atoms lose electrons through oxidation, zinc can act as a reducing agent to replace those lost electrons.

Work Step by Step

Zinc is more readily oxidized than iron. If iron atoms lose electrons through oxidation, zinc can act as a reducing agent to replace those lost electrons.
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