Chapter 5.4, Problem 5.16P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The species which are oxidizing agent the reducing agent are to be determined from the following reaction.

  $Zn+H{g}^{2+}\to Z{n}^{2+}+Hg$

Concept introduction:

The reducing agent is that element which losses electrons by being oxidized.

The oxidizing agent is that element which gains electrons by the reduction process.