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Consider the reaction Cu + AgNO3 Right arrow. Ag + CuNO3.
Which element is reduced?
Which element is the oxidizing agent?
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Ag is reduced. The oxidizing agent is the silver ion in AgNO3 (Ag+), i.e. AgNO3.
Half-reactions:
- Oxidation: Cu → Cu2+ + 2 e− (Cu is oxidized; the reducing agent)
- Reduction: 2 Ag+ + 2 e− → 2 Ag (Ag+ is reduced; the oxidizing agent)
Half-reactions:
- Oxidation: Cu → Cu2+ + 2 e− (Cu is oxidized; the reducing agent)
- Reduction: 2 Ag+ + 2 e− → 2 Ag (Ag+ is reduced; the oxidizing agent)
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