Divide the following redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half reactions.
Zn + Pb2+ → Zn2+ + Pb
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Solution
The redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half reactions as follows:
Oxidation half reaction : Zn → Zn2+ + 2e- (Involves the loss of two electrons)
Reduction half reaction : Pb2++ 2e- → Pb (Involves the gain of two electrons)