Question

90 POINTS

2Al(s) + 3Cu(NO3)2(aq) 3Cu(s) + 2Al(NO3)3(aq)

1. Why is this a redox reaction?

2. Write the half-reactions for the reaction. Label the oxidation reaction and the reduction reaction.

3. What was oxidized and what was reduced in the reaction?

4. What is the oxidizing agent and what is the reducing agent in the reaction?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. It is a redox reaction because it is stable

2. 2Al(s) ->2Al(NO3)3(aq) (oxidation)

3Cu(NO3)2(aq) ->3Cu(s) (reduction)

3. 2Al(s) is being oxidised to 2Al(NO3)3(aq)

3Cu(NO3)2(aq) is being reduced to 3Cu(s)

4. 3Cu(NO3)2(aq) is the oxidising agent

2Al(s) is the reducing agent