Answer to Question #73165 in General Chemistry for jen

Question #73165
Write balanced half reactions for the oxidation and reduction.
Zn + FeCl2 = Fe + ZnCl2
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Expert's answer
2018-02-05T07:21:02-0500
Zn+ FeCl2 = Fe + ZnCl2

Zn goes from zero to +2. It has been oxidized. Fe goes from +2 to zero. It has been reduced.
Zn is the reducing agent. Fe is the oxidizing agent.
Fe2+ + 2e- ---> Fe0
Zn0 ---> Zn2+ + 2e-

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