The following set of redox reactions takes place when iron is dipped into a solution of copper ions
Fe ? Fe+2 + 2e-
Cu+2 + 2e- ? Cu
Which of the following describes what is happening with the electrons in the solution?
A) The iron metal is releasing electrons and they are traveling to the copper ions.
B) The copper is releasing electrons and they are traveling to the iron ions.
C) The iron ions are gaining electrons from the copper metal.
D) The copper ions are releasing electrons and they are traveling to the iron metal.
E) none of the above
Answer: A
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