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Chemistry Redox help?
Using the equation: Sn + CuSO4 --> Cu + SnSO4
What element that is oxidized?
What element is reduced?
What element is the oxidizing element?
What element is the reducing agent?
I just need help understanding this whole concept.
Sn has a charge of 0 since it's an element
Do I count SO4 as a compound on its own with Cu? So would Cu be +2 and SO4 -2? or do I separate S and O4?
So Cu would be oxidized since it loses electrons?
And Sn would be reduced since it gains electrons?
Oxidizing element would be Sn? Reducing agent Cu?
I'm just totally confused on how to get each part. Could anyone explain to me or lead me in the right direction? Thanks
1 Answer
- bee killerLv 77 years ago
Sn is being oxidized and Cu+2 is being reduced.
The oxidizing agent is Cu+2 and the reducing agent is Sn
