Examine the unbalanced electrolytic reaction. Li+(aq) + Zn(s) → Li(s) + Zn2+(aq) How many electrons are transferred in the balanced equation?

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Evelyn Jeba · Answer 1 · 2019-12-23T07:46:55+0000

2Li⁺(aq) + Zn⁰(s) → 2Li⁰(s) + Zn²⁺(aq)

2Li⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ → 2Li⁰(s)
Zn⁰(s) → Zn²⁺(aq) +2e⁻

2 electrons are transferred from atom of Zn⁰ to 2 ions of Li⁺.

Examine the unbalanced electrolytic reaction. Li+(aq) + Zn(s) → Li(s) + Zn2+(aq) How many electrons are transferred in the balanced equation?

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