A strip of metallic zinc is placed in a beaker containing dilute aqueous copper(II) nitrate. Which s — Descriptive Chemistry Chemistry Question
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A strip of metallic zinc is placed in a beaker containing dilute aqueous copper(II) nitrate. Which statement correctly describes what takes place?
A.
No reaction takes place.
B.✓ Correct
The mass of the metal strip decreases as the zinc is oxidized.
C.
A white precipitate of CuNO3 is formed.
D.
Bubbles of NO(g) form as the nitrate ion is reduced.
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