please tell me if im right or wrong??

For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the oxidizing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.

Zn + H2SO4 ZnSO4 + H2

My Answer:
Zn is the oxidized because the oxidation state increases from 0 to +2 and gains oxygen
H is reduced because the oxidation state decreases from +1 to 0 loses oxygen
H2SO4 is the oxidizing agent because it is being reduced and the compound that gets reduced is the one that oxidizes the others.

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please tell me if im right or wrong??



For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the oxidizing agent. Give an explanation for each answer. 

Zn + H2SO4  ZnSO4 + H2  


My Answer:
Zn is the oxidized because the oxidation state increases from 0 to +2 and gains oxygen
H is reduced because the oxidation state decreases from +1 to 0 loses oxygen
H2SO4 is the oxidizing agent because it is being reduced and the compound that gets reduced is the one that oxidizes the others.

anonymous · Answer

That sounds right to me! Great answer :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you(:

angelina · Answer

yes you are absolutely right

anonymous · Answer

hey!you shouldd have asked this que: at the right place...i mean while studying chemistry

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

In this case, Zn loses electrons but does not gain oxygen.