Question

In the reaction of 3CuCl2 (aq) + 2Al (s) --> 2AlCl3 (aq) +3Cu (s)
which species is oxidized? which is reduced?
Which is the reducing agent which is the oxidizing agent

Answer 1

Al is being oxidized: therefore reducing agent

Cu is being reduced: therefore oxidizing agent

Hope that helps

Answer 2

First of all, do you know what it means for a species to be oxidized or reduced? And do you know what an oxidizing agent is (reducing agent)?

Answer 3

me?

Answer 4

oxidised: Al -> Al^+3
reduced: Cu^+2 ->Cu
Reducing agent: Al->Al^+3 + 3e^-
oxidising agent: Cu^+2 + 2e^- -> Cu
(NOTE: Al^+3= aluminium to the power of positive 3
3e^-= 3 electrons [e to the power of negative is short for electrons))