Question

What is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction? Sn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → SnCl2(aq) + H2(aq)



HCl



H2



Sn



SnCl2

.




Question 2






The following is an oxidation-reduction reaction: H2CO3(aq) → CO2(g) + H2O(l)

True

False

Answer 1

in the first equaiton, H+ gains an electron, it is reduced, therefore it is the oxidizing agent.

False.