What are the products of #Mg(s)+Zn(NO_3)_2 (aq) ->#?

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anor277
Nov 13, 2015

Finely divided magnesium would reduce the zinc, itself being oxidized.

Explanation:

#Mg(s) + Zn(NO_3)_2(aq) rarr Mg(NO_3)_2(aq) + Zndarr#

Magnesium metal tops zinc metal on the activity series. Magnesium would reduce zinc.

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