Question

In the following reaction, which element is oxidized and which is reduced?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is:    Iron oxidizes and Copper reduces

Explanation:

An element oxidizes when it loses electrons

An element reduces when it gains electrons

Then

             Fe    ⇒    Fe⁺²       Now, is more positive, it loses electrons

            Cu⁺²  ⇒    Cu         Now, is more negative, it gains electrons

         Iron oxidizes and Copper reduces