CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2005 - Question 10

Chemistry 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 10: What will happen if an aluminium spoon is used to stir a solution of iron (II) trioxonitrate (V)?

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
What will happen if an aluminium spoon is used to stir a solution of iron (II) trioxonitrate (V)?
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

all lose electron while Fe gain electron.
In the given scenario, the reaction between the aluminum spoon and the iron(II) trioxonitrate(V) solution involves a redox reaction. Aluminum is a more reactive metal than iron, so it can displace iron from its compound. The correct option is:

The spoon will be oxidized while the iron (II) ions will be reduced to the metal.

In this reaction, aluminum undergoes oxidation (loses electrons) to form aluminum ions, while iron(II) ions gain electrons and are reduced to form elemental iron.