Question

You are given the reaction cu + hno3 right arrow. Cu(no3)2 + no + h2o. Which element is oxidized? which element is reduced?.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cu ---> Oxidized, HNO3 ---> Reduced.

Explanation:

Refer to attachment.

Copper (Cu) is gaining oxygen, hence, it's oxidized. On the other hand, HNO3 is losing hydrogen, hence, it's reduced.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Cu is oxidized

N is reduced

Explanation:

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