In the following reactions, label the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent.
a. Fe2O3 ( s ) + 3CO(g) → 2 Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
b. PbS(s) + 4H2O2 (aq) → PbSO4 (s) + 4H2O(l)
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Question A
The following reactions are oxidation-reduction reactions. Identify the oxidative and reductive half reactions. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.
Hg22+(aq) + Sn2+(aq) >>> 2 Hg(l) + Sn4+(aq)
Which is the correct answer?
Oxidizing agent - Hg22+ Reducing agent - Sn2+ | ||
Oxidizing agent - Hg22+ and Sn2+ | ||
Reducing agent - Hg22+ and Sn2+ | ||
Reducing agent - Hg22+ Oxidizing agent - Sn2+ |
Question b
The following reactions are oxidation-reduction reactions. Identify the oxidative and reductive half reactions. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.
Hg22+(aq) + H2S(aq) >>> Hg(l) + HgS(s) + 2 H+(aq)
which is the correct answer?
Oxidizing agent and reducing agent - Hg22+ | ||
Oxidizing agent and reducing agent - H2S | ||
Oxidizing agent - Hg22+ Reducing agent - H2S | ||
Oxidizing agent - H2S Reducing agent - Hg22+ |