Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of grams of hydrogen produced by 15.0 g of zinc reacts has to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Mole calculation: Dividing the mass of substance by it molar mass given the values of no.of moles.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given reaction is a
Concept introduction:
Redox reaction includes the change in oxidation state and involves of electrons transfer of electrons between chemical species.
Reducing agent: In a redox
Oxidizing agent: In a redox chemical reaction, an element or compound that gains an electron from another chemical species.
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