Consider the Reaction: Zn(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g) Which Species Is Oxidized, and How Many

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction: Zn(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g) Which species is oxidized, and how many electrons are transferred per atom of zinc that reacts?

• A)Zn, 2 electrons
• B)H⁺, 2 electrons
• C)SO₄^2-, 4 electrons
• D)Zn²⁺, 4 electrons
• E)H₂, 2 electrons

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