AP Chemistry
4.9 Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions
4.7 Types of Chemical Reactions
A student places a strip of solid zinc, \(\text{Zn}(s)\), into an aqueous solution of silver nitrate, \(\text{AgNO}_3(aq)\). Solid silver crystals form on the surface of the zinc strip as zinc ions enter the solution according to the following balanced chemical equation: \[\text{Zn}(s) + 2\text{AgNO}_3(aq) \rightarrow \text{Zn(NO}_3)_2(aq) + 2\text{Ag}(s)\] Which species acts as the reducing agent in this reaction?
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