Redox Reaction

Oxidation is the _________ of electrons.

Reduction is the ___________ of electrons.

Substance that oxidizes another substance by accepting its electrons. ( the one has redaction process )

Substance that reduces another substance by losing electrons. ( the one has oxidation process )

A decrease in oxidation number is reduction

As an element is oxidized, its oxidation number...

Oxidation is the _________ of electrons.

challenge question

Al (s) + FeSO₄ (aq) → Al₂(SO₄)₃ (aq) + Fe (s)

Which statements are true about this reaction?

I. Al (s) reduces Fe²⁺ (aq)

II. Al (s) is the oxidizing agent.

III. FeSO₄ is the reducing agent.

What is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction?

Zn (s) + Cu²⁺ (aq) → Zn²⁺ (aq) + Cu (s)

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