These are the relevant reactions for a zinc/copper galvanic cell in no particular order:   a) Cu2+(aq) + 2e– → Cu(s)   b) Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) →Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq)   c) Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e–   Identify which is the oxidizing reaction, the reducing reaction, and the overall reaction. Briefly explain WHY.

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These are the relevant reactions for a zinc/copper galvanic cell in no particular order:

 

  1. a) Cu2+(aq) + 2e→ Cu(s)

 

  1. b) Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) →Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq)

 

  1. c) Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e

 

Identify which is the oxidizing reaction, the reducing reaction, and the overall reaction. Briefly explain WHY.

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