Using the half-reaction method, are the equations listed below the correct way to balance the following equation? Sn₂+ (aq) + Cu₂+ (aq) → Sn†(aq) + Cu†(aq) •The reduction half-cell reaction would be: Cu +2 +2e → Cu • The oxidation half-cell reaction would be: Sn² → Sn +² +2e¯ • The final equation would be: 2Cu +2+ Sn+2→ Sn+4+2Cu+ A True B) False

Using the half-reaction method, are the equations listed below the correct way to balance the following equation? Sn₂+ (aq) + Cu₂+ (aq) → Sn†(aq) + Cu†(aq) •The reduction half-cell reaction would be: Cu +2 +2e → Cu • The oxidation half-cell reaction would be: Sn² → Sn +² +2e¯ • The final equation would be: 2Cu +2+ Sn+2→ Sn+4+2Cu+ A True B) False

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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