This is a four part question: Why are the following statements true? a. Zn will

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This is a four part question: Why are the following statements true?
a. Zn will reduce Cu2+ ions, but zn2+ ions are notreduced by Cu.
b. Fe2+ ions are not oxidized by Zn2+ ions.
c. When an iron nail is inserted in a solution of Cu2+ions, metallic copper is deposited on the nail.
d. WHen a piece of lead is inserted in a solutioin ofZn2+ ions, no reaction occurs Why are the following statements true?
a. Zn will reduce Cu2+ ions, but zn2+ ions are notreduced by Cu.
b. Fe2+ ions are not oxidized by Zn2+ ions.
c. When an iron nail is inserted in a solution of Cu2+ions, metallic copper is deposited on the nail.
d. WHen a piece of lead is inserted in a solutioin ofZn2+ ions, no reaction occurs

Explanation / Answer

The above statements are true based on their Reduction(standard) Potentials the element which has lowerreduction potential can easily undergoes oxidation and place topof the electrochemical series and it has the ability to Reducethe lower lying compounds in the electrochemicalseries so the above statements are true with respect to the samecondition.

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