Question

Cu2+(aq) + Fe(s) --> Cu(s) + Fe2+(aq)

What is reduced?

Answer 1

@Abmon98 Can you help me its for a lab I'm doing right now?

Answer 2

I placed the nail in vinegar solution and it lost it's shiny color and was completely copper. I just don't know what was reduced. That equation was given, I don't know if it helps, I don't understand it.

Answer 3

The oxidation state of an uncombined element is zero.
Cu+2 is reduced from +2 to 0

Answer 4

Thank you! :)

Answer 5

your welcome :)