Question

Consider the redox reaction below talking place in certain electro chemical cell: Cu(s)+cu^2+(aq) -------> Cu^2+(aq) + Cu (s)

Answer 1

Answer:

cu+2 ------ oxidation whereas Cu ------ reduction.

Explanation:

In the reaction, cu+2 is the place where oxidation occurs because this cupric ion losses electrons  which causes +2 charge on it. we know that oxidation is the loss of electrons and reduction is the gaining of electrons so the Cu is the place or atom at which reduction occurs. Electrochemical cells have two electrodes, which is anode and the cathode. The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs whereas the cathode is the electrode where reduction takes place.