Answer to Question #189522 in General Chemistry for tymeera Hodge

Question

Which of the following statements are correct for the following oxidation-reduction reaction: Fe²⁺ (aq) + Cu²⁺ (aq) → Fe³⁺ (aq)+ Cu (s)

• i. Fe²⁺ gains electrons, Fe²⁺ is reduced
• ii. Cu²⁺ gains electrons, Cu²⁺ is reduced
• iii. Cu gains electrons, Cu is reduced
• iv. Fe²⁺ loses electrons, Fe²⁺ is oxidized 
• v. Fe²⁺ is an oxidizing agent
• vi. Cu²⁺ is an oxidizing agent

Answer 1

We have given the reaction,

Fe²⁺ (aq) + Cu²⁺ (aq) → Fe³⁺ (aq)+ Cu (s)

Here,

Fe²⁺  loses electron and Cu gains the electron.