Question
Write the equation for the reaction of calcium and oxygen. Write the oxidation numbers for both the reactants and the products. What is the reducing agent and why?
Answers
DrBob222
2Ca + O2 ==> 2CaO
Here is how you do the oxidation numbers.
http://www.chemteam.info/Redox/Redox-Rules.html
The reducing agent is the one that is oxidized and oxidation is the loss of electrons. Post your answers for a check if you wish.
Here is how you do the oxidation numbers.
http://www.chemteam.info/Redox/Redox-Rules.html
The reducing agent is the one that is oxidized and oxidation is the loss of electrons. Post your answers for a check if you wish.