APFIVE Redox Reaction Analysis
A researcher performs a redox reaction by reacting zinc metal with copper(II) sulfate solution. They observe that the zinc metal dissolves and copper metal forms. They conclude that zinc is reduced and copper is oxidized. What mistake did the researcher make?
A
They incorrectly identified the reactants and products.
B
They did not account for the formation of zinc sulfate in the solution.
C
Zinc is oxidized and copper is reduced, not the other way around.
D
They did not make a mistake; their conclusion is correct.
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