Practice question
Question
In the reaction 4Zn + 10HNO₃ → 4Zn(NO₃)2 + NH₄NO₃ + 3H₂O, which species is the oxidizing agent?
Explanation
HNO₃ (N: +5) is reduced to NH₄NO₃ (N: -3) and oxidizes Zn (0 to +2).
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