Question
Fe2+ + MnO4- + Fe3+ + Mn2+ which of the elements is undergoing oxidation and which of the elements is the oxidizing agent?
Answers
DrBob222
Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.
The oxidizing agent is the one reduced.
Here are the hints:
Fe goes from 2+ to 3+.
Mn goes from 7+ on the left to 2+ on the right.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.
The oxidizing agent is the one reduced.
Here are the hints:
Fe goes from 2+ to 3+.
Mn goes from 7+ on the left to 2+ on the right.
Leo
Fe