The reaction that takes place in (most) alkaline batteries is as follows: 2 MnO2 + Zn → Mn2O3 + ZnO (i)  Write the electronic configuration of O, and of O^2- , the oxide ion, which is present in the three compounds shown above.  (ii)  Deduce the charge, and the oxidation state, for the Mn and the Zn in each of the four substances in the equation.  (iii)  Specify which species is reduced and which is oxidised in this reaction.  (iv)  Specify which species is the reducing agent and which is the oxidising agent in this reaction.

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  1. The reaction that takes place in (most) alkaline batteries is as follows: 2 MnO2 + Zn → Mn2O3 + ZnO

    1. (i)  Write the electronic configuration of O, and of O^2- , the oxide ion, which is

      present in the three compounds shown above. 

    2. (ii)  Deduce the charge, and the oxidation state, for the Mn and the Zn in each
      of the four substances in the equation. 

    3. (iii)  Specify which species is reduced and which is oxidised in this reaction. 

    4. (iv)  Specify which species is the reducing agent and which is the oxidising agent
      in this reaction. 

1. The reaction that takes place in (most) alkaline batteries is as follows:
2 MnO2 + Zn
Mn203 + Zno
Write the electronic configuration of O, and of O2-, the oxide ion, which is
present in the three compounds shown above.
(i)
(ii)
Deduce the charge, and the oxidation state, for the Mn and the Zn in each
of the four substances in the equation.
(iii)
Specify which species is reduced and which is oxidised in this reaction.
(iv)
Specify which species is the reducing agent and which is the oxidising agent
in this reaction.
Transcribed Image Text:1. The reaction that takes place in (most) alkaline batteries is as follows: 2 MnO2 + Zn Mn203 + Zno Write the electronic configuration of O, and of O2-, the oxide ion, which is present in the three compounds shown above. (i) (ii) Deduce the charge, and the oxidation state, for the Mn and the Zn in each of the four substances in the equation. (iii) Specify which species is reduced and which is oxidised in this reaction. (iv) Specify which species is the reducing agent and which is the oxidising agent in this reaction.
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