Question

lets consider the reaction below. in order for the reaction to proceed, the free metal must be more reactive than the metal in the compound. zn + mg(no₃)₂ → which element is considered \the free element\ in this reaction? magnesium nitrate zinc

Explanation:

A free element is an element that is not combined with other elements in a compound. In the reaction \(Zn + Mg(NO_3)_2\to\), \(Zn\) is in its elemental form (not part of a compound), while \(Mg\) is part of the \(Mg(NO_3)_2\) compound and nitrate (\(NO_3^-\)) is a poly - atomic ion (not an element).

Answer:

zinc