Aluminum metal reacts with nickel(II) ions according to the following equation. 2 Al(s) + 3 Ni2+ (aq) 2 Al*(aq) + 3 Ni(s) Identify the statement that is true about this reaction. Ni2+ increases in oxidation number. Al is the reducing agent. OAl is reduced. Ni2+ is oxidized.

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Aluminum metal reacts with nickel(II) ions according to the following equation.
2 Al(s) + 3 Ni2+(aq)
2 Al (aq) + 3 Ni(s)
Identify the statement that is true about this reaction.
Ni+ increases in oxidation number.
OAl is the reducing agent.
Al is reduced.
O N+ is oxidized.
Transcribed Image Text:Aluminum metal reacts with nickel(II) ions according to the following equation. 2 Al(s) + 3 Ni2+(aq) 2 Al (aq) + 3 Ni(s) Identify the statement that is true about this reaction. Ni+ increases in oxidation number. OAl is the reducing agent. Al is reduced. O N+ is oxidized.
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