Problem: For the following electron-transfer reaction: I2 (s) + Zn (s) → 2I (aq) + Zn2+ (aq) The oxidation half reaction is: he reduction half reaction is:

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For the following electron-transfer reaction: 

I2 (s) + Zn (s) → 2I (aq) + Zn2+ (aq) 

The oxidation half reaction is: 

he reduction half reaction is:

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