Chemistry
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Author: Julia Burdge
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Chapter 24, Problem 52QP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statement “the reaction of zinc with nitric acid does not produce hydrogen” is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

An oxidizing agent, also named oxidant, is the one thatis reduced or gains electrons during a chemical reaction. Nitric acid is a good oxidizing agent as well as a strong acid.

A reducing agent is the one thatis oxidized or loses electrons during a chemical reaction.

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