Question

Cu → Cu2+ + 2e–

This equation represents _____.



a hydrolysis reaction
an oxidation reaction
a reduction reaction
a redox reaction

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

a reduction reaction

Answer 3

does the copper atom gain or lose e (electrons)

Answer 4

Remember that any free element has an oxidation state of zero.

if the oxidation state increases that means electrons were lost, OXIDATION

if the oxidation state decrease electrons were gained, REDUCTION.


Losing electrons Oxidation LEO: Gaining electrons Reduction.

LEO, GER

Answer 5

so which 1

Answer 6

if you answer my question you'll get the answer.

Answer 7

lose

Answer 8

right!

Answer 9

LEO