PLEASE HELP WILL MEDAL
Which element is reduced?
Cu2(aq) + Fe(s) -- Cu(s) + Fe2(aq)

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PLEASE HELP WILL MEDAL
Which element is reduced?
Cu2(aq) + Fe(s) --> Cu(s) + Fe2(aq)

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

I think Cu was reduced... but im not sure..

solomonzelman · Answer

I am not good at chemistry. I used to know how to balance these type of equations, but idk how to do it anymore. Sorry -:(

anonymous · Answer

its ok. thanks for responding :D

anonymous · Answer

@Chineseboy15

anonymous · Answer

Sorry I am not good at chemistry. Sorry!

anonymous · Answer

its ok... lol i cant find anyone who knows this stuff :0

imtiaz7 · Answer

Fe in elemental state is zero, and loses 2 e- to go to Fe^2+, loss of electrons or increase in oxidation no. is oxidation, so Fe is getting oxidized 

Cu goes from +2 to zero oxidation no. in elemental state by gaining those 2 e-, gain of electrons is reduction, so copper is getting reduced. 
Now comes the confusing part for most, 
the substance that gets reduced is the OXIDIZING AGENT, so Cu is the oxidizing agent 
the substance that gets oxidized is the REDUCING AGENT, so Fe is the reudcing agent

imtiaz7 · Answer

@MelissaHolmes  am i right?

anonymous · Answer

yeah

anonymous · Answer

thank you  :D

imtiaz7 · Answer

Welcome fan..

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

$Cu^{2+}$ gains 2 electrons to become $Cu$, which means that it is reduced.

anonymous · Answer

ok, thank you :D