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Question
Divide the following reactions into oxidation and reduction half-reaction:
Zn + Cu2+ → Cu + Zn 2+
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Solution
Zn + Cu2+ → Cu + Zn 2+
Zn → Zn 2+ + 2 e- ---- Oxidation
Cu2+ + 2 e → Cu ---- Reduction
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