electrons and is reduced to Zn2+. 2.Cu2+ loses electrons and is oxidized to Cu. 3.Cu2+ is the reducing agent. 4.Zn2+ is the reducing agent. 5.Zn loses electrons

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Study the reaction.

 

??+??2+→??2++??Zn+Cu2+→Zn2++Cu

According to the reaction, which of these are true?

Select three that apply.

1.Zn gains electrons and is reduced to Zn2+.
2.Cu2+ loses electrons and is oxidized to Cu.
3.Cu2+ is the reducing agent.
4.Zn2+ is the reducing agent.
5.Zn loses electrons and is oxidized to Zn2+.
6.Cu2+ gains electrons and is reduced to Cu.
7.Zn2+ is the reducing agent.
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