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Which of the following is the balanced half -reaction for the oxidation of Cu to Cu+2? Cu + 2 e- --> Cu+2 Cu --> Cu+2 Cu - 2e- --> Cu+2 Cu --> Cu+2 + 2 e-

          Which of the following is the balanced half -reaction for the oxidation of Cu to Cu+2?
Cu + 2 e- --> Cu+2
Cu --> Cu+2
Cu - 2e- --> Cu+2
Cu --> Cu+2 + 2 e-

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Jennifer Hudspeth

12/21/2021

Step 1

In the left side, Cu is in its elemental form, so its oxidation state is 0. In the right side, Cu is in the form of Cu+2, so its oxidation state is +2. Second, we need to balance the charge in both sides of the reaction. In the left side, the total charge is 0. Show more…

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