Question

Question 11. Identify the reducing agent Sn+2 + AG 0 —> Sn0 + Ag+

Answer 1

Answer:

Ag 0 is the reducing agent.

Explanation:

Reducing -> gaining electrons

Oxidizing -> losing electrons

Ag lost electrons (became more positive) since it went from a 0 charge to a +1 charge. Therefore it was oxidized. Ag+ is the oxidized product. Reactants that create an oxidized product are called reducing agents. This would make Ag 0 the reducing agent in this reaction.