Question

In the reaction between zinc and
iodine, zinc iodide is formed. What is being oxidized?
(a) zinc ions
(b) iodide ions
(c) zinc atom
(d) Iodine

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) zinc atom

Explanation:

In the reaction between zinc and iodine, zinc iodide will be formed and in this reaction. Zinc atom will get oxidized. During the reaction, the Zinc atom will formed ion by losing its electrons and losing electrons during the reaction is considered as the oxidation. So, the Zinc atom will be oxidized and iodine will gain the electrons and hence will go under reduction..