Question

FAN AND MEDAL AND TESTIMONIAL
Write the equation for the reaction of calcium and oxygen ( 1 point). Write the oxidation numbers for both the reactants and the products (2 points) What is the reducing agent and why? (2 points)

Answer 1

@Aaronq @Donblue22

Answer 2

How do I write the oxidation numbers and find the reducing agent? @Donblue22

Answer 3

2 Ca + O2 --> 2 CaO

Calcium= +2
Oxygen= -2
CaO= 0

and the reducing agent is oxygen

Answer 4

thank you so much!

Answer 5

Happy to help

Answer 6

oh but i have to say why it is the reducing agent. how did u know that it was @Donblue22

Answer 7

Wait i messed up calcium is the reducing agent because it is being oxidized.

Answer 8

oh okay ty!!

Answer 9

Happy to help :)