Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) \( \to \) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
In the reaction above, the oxidizing agent is
a
CuSO4(aq)
b
ZnSO4(aq)
c
Cu(s)
d
Zn(s)
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Ephraim1
9 years ago
Here is an explanation:
CuSO4 is the right answer because it is the compound that is reduced. It oxidises Zinc(i.e it gives Zn oxygen). Remember: addition of oxygen=oxidation; giver of the oxygen is the oxidising agent. You can read more about this in New School Chemistry by Osei Yaw Ababio.
REF: New School Chemistry, page 188
Abdulkadir Abdulwaheed
9 years ago
The answer is CuSO4 because the oxidation number of sulphur decreases from 6 to 0 which indicates that it is an oxidizing agent
