Question

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Read the following redox reaction and determine which reactant is reduced and which is oxidized.


`F_(2)`+Zn yields Zn
`F_(2)`
This equation shows that
`F_(2)` is _______, (reduced/oxidized)
and Zn is _______. (reduced/oxidized)

Answer 1

remember this, LEO says GER

LEO---> lose electrons= oxidation
GER---> gain electrons= reduction

in the reaction, we can see that Zn, which is solid, has a charge of zero. when it becomes a product in ZnF₂, mean it lose an electron to form that bond with F. This means Zn is oxidized, and by default, F2 is reduced.

Answer 2

1.is reduced
2. is oxidized