Using the Following Portion of the Activity Series for Oxidation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Using the following portion of the activity series for oxidation half reactions Ca(s) → Ca²⁺(aq) + 2e^-
Mg(s) → Mg²⁺(aq) + 2e^-
Zn(s) → Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e^-
Cu(s) → Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e^-
Determine which reaction will not occur.

• A)Ca(s)with Cu²⁺(aq)
• B)Ca(s)with Zn²⁺(aq)
• C)Zn(s)with Cu²⁺(aq)
• D)Zn(s)with Mg²⁺(aq)

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