Acids and Bases
In terms of electrons, what does a reducing agent do?
Gives up electrons
Which substance is oxidized in the following reaction?
HNO3 + I2 --> HIO3 + NO2
I2
Identify the oxidizing agent (gets reduced)in the following reaction: 3H2S + 2HNO3 --> 3S + 2NO + 4H2O
HNO3 (+5 to +2)
What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in AgNO3?
K + AgNO3 --> KNO3 + Ag
+5