Asked by kat

Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu Oxidation reaction
Cu -> Cu2+ + 2e Reduction Reaction

Do I have these right, or are they backwards?

Answers

Answered by DrBob222
backwards.
The first one is ADDING electrons.
The second one is LOSING electrons.
Answered by Olereb48
Acronym ...
O = Oxidation
I = is
L = Loss (of electrons) A => A^+ + e^-

R = Reduction
I = is
G = Gain (of electrons) B + e^- => B^-
Answered by DrBob222
Another one is LEO the lion goes Grr.
LEO is loss electrons oxidation
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!

Related Questions