A series of experiments involving Iron, Nickel, and Copper were conducted under the same conditions. The following observations were recorded.

Which of the following statements best predicts and explains what will occur when solid Nickel is placed in a solution of iron ions? Explain your reasoning.

a. No change will be observed because iron is more readily reduced than Nickel.
b. No change will be observed because iron is more readily oxidized than Nickel.
c. The formation of solid iron will be observed because iron is a better electron donor than Nickel.
d. Nickel metal will dissolve in the solution because Nickel is soluble in water.