Explanation

(a) Zn\(_{(s)}\) + 2Ag\(^+_{(aq)}\) --> Zn\(^{2+}_{(aq)}\) + 2Ag\(_{(S)}\)

(b)(i) In (a) above Zinc is oxidised

(ii) In (a) above Silver is reduced.

(c) Oxidation numbers identify which element in a compound is the giver or the acceptor of electron. Oxidation number is applied in the I.U.P.A. naming system.

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