How many electrons need to be added to balance the following half-reaction? Cu(s) Cu²+ a. b. (aq) d. one electron to the right side one electron to the left side C. two electrons to the right side two electrons to the left side

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How many electrons need to be added to balance the following half-reaction?
Cu(s) Cu2+,
(aq)
a.
b.
one electron to the right side
d.
one electron to the left side
C. two electrons to the right side
two electrons to the left side
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