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Nikitich [7]3 years ago

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Answer :

(a) Reactant Mg is oxidized and reactant Fe is reduced.

(b) Reactant C is oxidized and reactant Cu is reduced.

Explanation :

As we know that a reactant is either reduced or oxidized in a chemical reaction.

If the oxidation state of an atom is decreases or gains electrons from reactant to product side then we can say that the reactant is reduced that means reduction.

If the oxidation state of an atom is increases or loses electrons from reactant to product side then we can say that the reactant is oxidized that means oxidation.

Part (a):

The given word equation of chemical reaction is:

Magnesium metal + Aqueous iron (III) sulphate → Iron metal + Aqueous magnesium sulphate

The balanced chemical equation of this word equation will be:

$3Mg(s)+Fe_2(SO_4)_3(aq)\rightarrow 2Fe(s)+3MgSO_4(aq)$

In this reaction, the oxidation state of reactant Mg changes from (0) to (+2) that shows oxidation due to increase in oxidation state. So, we can say that Mg is oxidized.

And, the oxidation state of reactant Fe changes from (+3) to (0) that shows reduction due to decrease in oxidation state. So, we can say that Fe is reduced.

Part (b):

The given word equation of chemical reaction is:

Solid carbon + Solid copper oxide → Carbon dioxide gas + Copper metal

The balanced chemical equation of this word equation will be:

$C(s)+2CuO(s)\rightarrow CO_2(g)+2Cu(s)$

In this reaction, the oxidation state of reactant C (carbon) changes from (0) to (+4) that shows oxidation due to increase in oxidation state. So, we can say that C is oxidized.

And, the oxidation state of reactant Cu changes from (+2) to (0) that shows reduction due to decrease in oxidation state. So, we can say that Cu is reduced.

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Answer : The 'Ag' is produced at the cathode electrode and 'Cu' is produced at anode electrode under standard conditions.

Explanation :

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In the galvanic cell, the oxidation occurs at an anode which is a negative electrode and the reduction occurs at the cathode which is a positive electrode.

We are taking the value of standard reduction potential form the standard table.

$E^0_{[Ag^{+}/Ag]}=+0.80V$

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The balanced two-half reactions will be,

Oxidation half reaction (Anode) : $Cu(s)\rightarrow Cu^{2+}(aq)+2e^-$