The reaction of zinc with copper (ll) ions in aqueous solution can be represented as follows: Cu 2+(aq) +Zn (s) → Cu(s) + Zn 2+(aq).Which of the following is the most complete description of this reaction?
- Cpper (ll) ions are being reduced
- Zinc is being oxidized.
- Copper (ll) ions and zinc are being reduced
- copper (ll) ions and zinc are being oxidized
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copper(ll) ions are being reduced and zinc oxidized
