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)Fe loses electrons; it is oxidized.
Cu ^{2+}(a q)+2\ e^{-} \longrightarrow Cu ^0(s)Cu ^{2+} gains electrons; it is reduced.