The ionic equation for the displacement reaction that occurs when zinc metal is added to a solution of silver nitrate is shown below:
Zn (s)+2Ag+(aq)→Zn2+(aq)+2Ag (s) \text{Zn (s)} + 2\text{Ag}^{+}\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2\text{Ag (s)} Zn (s)+2Ag+(aq)→Zn2+(aq)+2Ag (s)This displacement reaction is classified as a redox reaction.
Explain, in terms of electron transfer, which species is oxidised and which species is reduced in this reaction.
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