You are given pieces of Zn and Al, and amounts of ZnSO_4 and Al_2(SO_4)_3 solutions. (a) What combinations of these four substance would you make to illustrate that Zn is less active than Al? (b) What specific observations would you make after you've prepared each combination? (c) Write equations describing your observations.

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You are given pieces of Zn and Al, and amounts of ZnSO_4 and Al_2(SO_4)_3 solutions.

(a) What combinations of these four substance would you make to illustrate that Zn is less active than Al?

(b) What specific observations would you make after you've prepared each combination?

(c) Write equations describing your observations.

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