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The reactant atoms are copper, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. Which reactant atom was oxidized in the reaction?

The reactant atoms are copper hydrogen nitrogen and oxygen Which reactant atom was oxidized in the reaction class=

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Answer:

C. copper.

Explanation:

  • The atom which loses electrons (its oxidation sate be more positive) is the atom that is oxidized.
  • While, the atom which gains electrons (its oxidation sate be more negative) is the atom that is reduced.

  • Nitrogen:

It is oxidation sate is changed from (+5) in the reactants (NO₃⁻) to (+4) in the products (NO₂). N gains 1 electron

So, it is reduced.

  • Oxygen:

It is oxidation sate is the same (-2) in the reactants (NO₃⁻) and (-2) in the products (NO₂).

So, it is neither be oxidized nor reduced.

  • Copper:

It is oxidation sate is changed (0) in the reactants (Cu) to (+2) in the products (Cu²⁺). Cu loses 2 electrons.

So, it is oxidized.

  • Hydrogen:

It is oxidation sate is the same (+1) in the reactants (H⁺) and (+1) in the products (H₂O).

So, it is neither be oxidized nor reduced.