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Question 14.5: Oxidation and Reduction in Batteries The reaction that occur...

Oxidation and Reduction in Batteries

The reaction that occurs in most watch batteries is

Zn(s) + HgO(s) → ZnO(s) + Hg(l)

What is the oxidizing agent in this battery? What is the reducing agent?

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