Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 17 - Electrochemistry and Its Applications - Problem Solving Practice 17.3 - Page 747: a

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Oxidation half-reaction (loss of electrons or increase in oxidation number) is: $Ni(s)\rightarrow Ni^{2+}(aq)+2e^{-}$ Reduction half-reaction (gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation number) is: $2Ag^{+}(aq)+2e^{-}\rightarrow 2Ag(s)$
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