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Question 1 1 pts In the dry cell battery below, what element is being reduced during use? Zn(s)+2 MnO2(s) + 2 NH4 (aq)Zn2* (a
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consider the oxidation states of all elements

reactants :

Zn --> 0

Mn ---> +4

O ---> -2

N ---> -3

H ---> +1

products :

Zn ---> +2

Mn ----> +3

O ----> -2

N ----> -3

H ----> +1

now

reduction is the decrease in the oxidation number

here

Mn goes from +4 to +3

so

manganese is the element that is being reduced

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