In the redox reaction 2Ag+ + Cu → 2Ag + Cu2+, which species is oxidized? (2022)

Practice Questions

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In the redox reaction 2Ag+ + Cu → 2Ag + Cu2+, which species is oxidized? (2022) 2022
  1. Ag+
  2. Cu
  3. Ag
  4. Cu2+

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the redox reaction 2Ag+ + Cu → 2Ag + Cu2+, which species is oxidized? (2022) 2022
  • Step 1: Identify the reactants in the reaction: 2Ag+ and Cu.
  • Step 2: Determine what happens to each reactant during the reaction.
  • Step 3: Notice that Cu changes to Cu2+. This means it is losing something.
  • Step 4: Understand that losing electrons is called oxidation.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since Cu is losing electrons to become Cu2+, Cu is the species that is oxidized.
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