Identify which statement describes the following process. 2Ce + 3Cu2 + → 3Cu + 2Ce3+

A-Ce is oxidized because it is losing electrons and Cu is reduced because it is gaining electrons.

B-Ce is oxidized because it is losing electrons and Cu is reduced because it is losing electrons.

C-Ce is reduced because it is losing electrons and Cu is oxidized because it is gaining electrons.

D-Ce is reduced because it is gaining electrons and Cu is oxidized because it is losing electrons.

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Skylar Moyer

2 October, 01:24

Identify which statement describes the following process. 2Ce + 3Cu2 + → 3Cu + 2Ce3+

A-Ce is oxidized because it is losing electrons and Cu is reduced because it is gaining electrons.

B-Ce is oxidized because it is losing electrons and Cu is reduced because it is losing electrons.

C-Ce is reduced because it is losing electrons and Cu is oxidized because it is gaining electrons.

D-Ce is reduced because it is gaining electrons and Cu is oxidized because it is losing electrons.

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Johnny Weber · Answer 1

Answer: A-Ce is oxidized because it is losing electrons and Cu is reduced because it is gaining electrons.

There are two reactions in the equation, oxidation and reduction. A molecule that oxidized will lose electrons while the molecule that reduced will gain electrons. In this case, Cu2 + changed into Cu which means its oxidation number reduced from + 2 into 0. Ce oxidation number increased from 0 into + 3