Which substance is the oxidizing agent in this reaction? 2CuO+C→2Cu+CO2 Express your answer as a chemical formula.

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abmon98 · Answer

CuO, Cu+2 ions are reduced to 0
The oxidation state of an uncombined element is zero
C is oxidised from 0 to +4 
Oxidising agents give oxygen to another substance or remove hydrogen from it.

anonymous · Answer

$$2CuO+C\longrightarrow2Cu+CO_2$$Reactions$$Cu^{+2}+2e^-\longrightarrow Cu^0$$$$C^0\longrightarrow C^{+4}+4e^-$$Therefore the Cu is reduced and the C is oxidised, the oxidizing agent is the elements that reduce, then the answer is, The oxidizing agent is Cu