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Complete and balance the following equations, and identify oxidizing and reducing agents:? A)S(s) + HNO3(aq) → H2SO3(aq) + N2O(g) (acid solution)

Complete and balance the following equations, and identify oxidizing and reducing agents:? A)S(s) + HNO3(aq) → H2SO3(aq) + N2O(g) (acid solution)
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Complete and balance the following equations, and identify oxidizing and reducing agents:?

A)S(s) + HNO3(aq) → H2SO3(aq) + N2O(g) (acid solution)

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The balanced chemical reaction is expressed as:

S + 2 HNO3 + 6H+ -----> H2SO3 + N2O + 3H2O

The oxidizing agent is the atom that was reduced which is H+. The reducing agent is the atom that was oxidizes which is S.
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