JAMB - Chemistry (1979 - No. 4)
The reaction of zinc with copper (ll) ions in aqueous solution can be represented as follows: Cu 2+(aq) +Zn (s) → Cu(s) + Zn 2+(aq).Which of the following is the most complete description of this reaction?
Cpper (ll) ions are being reduced
Zinc is being oxidized.
Copper (ll) ions and zinc are being reduced
copper (ll) ions and zinc are being oxidized
copper(ll) ions are being reduced and zinc oxidized