Write balanced half reactions for the oxidation and reduction.
Zn + FeCl2 = Fe + ZnCl2
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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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