Question

Identify the substances which are oxidised and the substance that are reduced in the following

reactions.
(1) Zn(S) + 2 AgNO3 (aq)  Zn (NO3)2 (aq) + 2 Ag(S)

(2) MnO2(S) + 4H Cl (aq)  MnCl2 (aq) + Cl2 (q) + 2H2O(l)

Answer 1

1.Zn oxidised Ag Reduced
2.Mn Reduced ,H is Oxidised

Answer 2

1)Ag is reducing
2)Mn is reducing