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Is the following equation balanced? Explain.$$\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{Ag}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})$$
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For iron (Fe), it is in its elemental form, so its oxidation state is 0. For silver ion (Ag+), it has a charge of +1, so its oxidation state is +1. In the products, iron is in the form of Fe2+, so its oxidation state is +2. Silver (Ag) is in its elemental form, so Show more…
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