A zinc strip is placed in silver nitrate solution. Silver is deposited and zinc nitrate solution forms.
Zn+2AgNO3→Zn(NO3)2+2Ag\text{Zn} + 2\text{AgNO}_3 \rightarrow \text{Zn(NO}_3)_2 + 2\text{Ag}Zn+2AgNO3→Zn(NO3)2+2Ag
Write an ionic equation for the displacement of silver by zinc.
Write one half equation for the change involving zinc and one half equation for the change involving silver ions.
Name the species that is reduced when zinc reacts with silver nitrate solution. Use electrons to give a reason for your answer.
Explain why this reaction is a redox reaction. Refer to the zinc atoms and the silver ions in your answer.
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