In this redox reaction, identify the reducing agent. 2Li + F2 2LiF
2 answers:
The one being oxidized is the reducing agent
the one being reduced is the oxidizing agent
to identify which one is being oxidized or reduced, we need to check how the oxidation state of the element changes. remember that if the oxidation state increase is oxidation, if it decreases is the reduction. I have attached a picture showing how the charges changes.
As you can see, Li goes from 0 to +1, and F goes from 0 to -1. this means that Li is being oxidized which makes it the reducing agent
the one being reduced is the oxidizing agent
to identify which one is being oxidized or reduced, we need to check how the oxidation state of the element changes. remember that if the oxidation state increase is oxidation, if it decreases is the reduction. I have attached a picture showing how the charges changes.
As you can see, Li goes from 0 to +1, and F goes from 0 to -1. this means that Li is being oxidized which makes it the reducing agent
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