Lead Sinkers Used for Saltwater Fishing Do Not React with Sodium

question 69

Multiple Choice

Lead sinkers used for saltwater fishing do not react with sodium ions in the water. From this we can infer that __________

• A) lead can reduce sodium ions.
• B) sodium ions can reduce lead.
• C) lead is heavier than sodium.
• D) sodium ions cannot oxidize lead.
• E) sodium ions cannot reduce lead.

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