For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer. 2CO + 2NO yields 2CO2 + N2

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For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.   2CO + 2NO yields 2CO2 + N2

aaronq · Answer

You have to assign oxidation numbers to all the atoms.
The compare the left side to the right side of the equation given:

The atoms reduced decrease in oxidation number (e.g 3 to 1, 2 to -1)
The atoms oxidized increase in oxidation number (e.g 1 to 3, -1 to 2)

joannablackwelder · Answer

It looks like the element that is oxidized goes from ON 2 to 4, and the reduced element goes from ON 2 to 0. How did you get your answer, aaronq?