In: Chemistry
Determine the element that is oxidized, the element that is reduced, the oxidizing and reducing agents for the following redox reactions:
2Al(s) + 3H2SO4(aq) -> Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3H2(g)
B) 5S + 6KNO3 + 2CaCO3 -> 3K2SO4 + 2CaSO4 + CO2 + 3N2
2Al(s) + 3H2SO4(aq) -------------> Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3H2(g)
Oxidation : 2 Al -------------> Al2(SO4)3
0 +3 --------------> oxidation state
reduction : H2SO4 -----------> H2
+1 0 --------------> oxidation state
element Oxidized : Al
Reduced : H2
Oxidizing agent : H2
reducing agent : Al
B) 5S + 6KNO3 + 2CaCO3 -> 3K2SO4 + 2CaSO4 + CO2 + 3N2
Oxidation : 5 S -----------> K2SO4
reduction : KNO3 -----------> N2
oxidized : S
reduced : KNO3
oxidizing agent = KNO3
reducing agent = S