Question

Using the diagram below: Write the oxidation half reaction?

Answer 1

Here, zinc metal oxidizes...

Explanation:

`Zn(s) rarr Zn^(2+) + 2e^(-)`...and this is anodic reaction.

And copper ion is reduced....

`Cu^(2+) + 2e^(-) rarr Cu(s)`

..the cathodic reaction....