Cathode: Ag,O (s) + H,O (1) + 2 e 2 Ag (s) +2 OH (aq) Anode: Zn (s) +2 OH (aq) → ZnO (s) + H,O (1) + 2 e For the redox reaction occurring in an alkaline (coin/button) battery, which substance acts as the oxidizing agent and which substance acts as the reducing agent?

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Cathode: Ag,O (s) + H,O (1) + 2 e 2 Ag (s) +2 OH
(aq)
Anode: Zn (s) +2 OH (aq) → ZnO (s) + H,O (1) + 2 e
For the redox reaction occurring in an alkaline (coin/button) battery, which substance
acts as the oxidizing agent and which substance acts as the reducing agent?
Transcribed Image Text:Cathode: Ag,O (s) + H,O (1) + 2 e 2 Ag (s) +2 OH (aq) Anode: Zn (s) +2 OH (aq) → ZnO (s) + H,O (1) + 2 e For the redox reaction occurring in an alkaline (coin/button) battery, which substance acts as the oxidizing agent and which substance acts as the reducing agent?
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