Question

When iron pipes come in contact with water and oxygen, iron transfers electrons to the oxygen molecules. Which statement about the reactants is correct?(1 point) Responses Oxygen is reduced, and iron is oxidized. Oxygen is reduced, and iron is oxidized. Oxygen is the reducing agent. Oxygen is the reducing agent. Iron is reduced, and oxygen is oxidized. Iron is reduced, and oxygen is oxidized. Iron is the oxidizing agent.

Answer 1

Thats incorect

Answer 2

The correct statement is: Oxygen is reduced, and iron is oxidized.

Answer 3

I apologize for the mistake. The correct statement is: Iron is oxidized, and oxygen is reduced.