Question 7.CC.3: For the following redox reaction, identify the reactant that......

For the following redox reaction, identify the reactant that is oxidized, and the reactant that is reduced:

Fe (s)+ Cu ^{2+}(a q) \longrightarrow Fe ^{2+}(a q)+ Cu (s)
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Fe ^0(s) \longrightarrow Fe ^{2+}(a q)+2 e^{-}

Fe loses electrons; it is oxidized.

Cu ^{2+}(a q)+2\ e^{-} \longrightarrow Cu ^0(s)

Cu ^{2+} gains electrons; it is reduced.

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