Equation 1: X(s) + NiCl₂ (aq) → Ni(s) + XCl₂ (aq) Equation 2: X(s) + MgCl₂ (aq) → no reaction A sample of an unknown solid metal, X(s), is added to a solution of NiCl₂ (aq), which results in the formation of Ni(s) and XCl₂ (aq). When a sample of X(s) is added to a solution of MgCl₂ (aq), no changes are observed. The results of the experiment are summarized in equations 1 and 2. Which of the following represents a possible identity of metal X and provides the correct justification? A B C D Cu, because Cu is oxidized more easily than both Mg and Ni. Cu, because Cu is oxidized more easily than Ni but less easily than Mg. Zn, because Zn is oxidized more easily than both Mg and Ni. Zn, because Zn is oxidized more easily than Ni but less easily than Mg.

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Equation 1: X(s) + NiCl₂ (aq) Ni(s) + XC1₂ (aq)
Equation 2: X(s) + MgCl₂ (aq) → no reaction
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A sample of an unknown solid metal, X(s), is added to a
solution of NiCl₂ (aq), which results in the formation of Ni(s)
and XC12 (aq). When a sample of X(s) is added to a solution
of MgCl₂ (aq), no changes are observed. The results of the
experiment are summarized in equations 1 and 2.
(:D)
Which of the following represents a possible identity of metal X
and provides the correct justification?
Cu, because Cu is oxidized more easily than
both Mg and Ni.
Cu, because Cu is oxidized more easily than
Ni but less easily than Mg.
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Zn, because Zn is oxidized more easily than
both Mg and Ni.
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Zn, because Zn is oxidized more easily than
Ni but less easily than Mg.
f(x)
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Transcribed Image Text:< 6 of 110 assroom.collegeboard.org A B Equation 1: X(s) + NiCl₂ (aq) Ni(s) + XC1₂ (aq) Equation 2: X(s) + MgCl₂ (aq) → no reaction C ON D 43% 11:48 A sample of an unknown solid metal, X(s), is added to a solution of NiCl₂ (aq), which results in the formation of Ni(s) and XC12 (aq). When a sample of X(s) is added to a solution of MgCl₂ (aq), no changes are observed. The results of the experiment are summarized in equations 1 and 2. (:D) Which of the following represents a possible identity of metal X and provides the correct justification? Cu, because Cu is oxidized more easily than both Mg and Ni. Cu, because Cu is oxidized more easily than Ni but less easily than Mg. Submit Zn, because Zn is oxidized more easily than both Mg and Ni. : = Zn, because Zn is oxidized more easily than Ni but less easily than Mg. f(x) 8
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