In the following reaction, what is being reduced and what is being oxidized? CuO (s) + H₂(g) Cu(s) + H₂O (1) H A Cu is reduced and 2 is oxidized. H B Cu is oxidized and 2 is reduced. C H₂ Cu is reduced and 2 is reduced. D No reaction would occur.

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In the following reaction, what is being reduced and what is being oxidized?

CuO(s)+H2(g)->Cu(s)+H2O(l)

In the following reaction, what is being reduced and what is being oxidized?
CuO (s) + H₂(g) Cu(s) + H₂O (1)
H
A
Cu is reduced and 2 is oxidized.
H
B
Cu is oxidized and 2 is reduced.
C
H₂
Cu is reduced and 2 is reduced.
D
No reaction would occur.
Transcribed Image Text:In the following reaction, what is being reduced and what is being oxidized? CuO (s) + H₂(g) Cu(s) + H₂O (1) H A Cu is reduced and 2 is oxidized. H B Cu is oxidized and 2 is reduced. C H₂ Cu is reduced and 2 is reduced. D No reaction would occur.
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