In: Chemistry
Identify the equation(s) that represents a redox reaction.
A. Ca(s) + 2 H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s) + H2(g)
B. H2CO3(aq)→ H2O(l) + CO2(g)
C. 4 Fe(OH)2(s) + 2 H2O(l) + O2(g) → 4 Fe(OH)3(s)
D. CdCl2(aq) + Na2S(aq) → CdS(s) + 2 NaCl(aq)
E. CuS(s) + H2(g) → H2S(g) + Cu(s)
A)
oxidation state of Ca changes from 0 to +2.
So, Ca is getting oxidised.
Oxidation state of H changes from +1 to 0
So, H is getting reduced.
Hence this is redox reaction
B)
Oxidation state of O is -2 on both sides
Oxidation state of H is +1 on both sides
Oxidation state of C is +4 on both sides
Hence this is not a redox reaction
C)
oxidation state of Fe changes from +2 to +3.
So, Fe is getting oxidised.
Oxidation state of O changes from 0 in O2 to -2 in Fe(OH)3
So, O is getting reduced.
Hence this is redox reaction
D)
Oxidation state of S is -2 on both sides
Oxidation state of Cd is +2 on both sides
Oxidation state of Cl is -1 on both sides
Oxidation state of Na is +1 on both sides
Hence this is not a redox reaction
E)
oxidation state of H changes from 0 to +1.
So, H is getting oxidised.
Oxidation state of Cu changes from +2 to 0
So, Cu is getting reduced.
Hence this is redox reaction
Answer: A, C, E