Redox Reaction Analysis
In an experiment, a strip of zinc metal is placed in a copper(II) sulfate solution. The zinc metal is observed to dissolve while solid copper is deposited. Based on these observations, a researcher concludes that zinc is reduced and copper is oxidized. What is the error in the researcher’s conclusion?
A
Zinc is oxidized and copper is reduced, not the other way around.
B
They incorrectly identified the reactants and products.
C
They did not account for the formation of zinc sulfate in the solution.
D
They did not make a mistake; their conclusion is correct.
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