What is the oxidizing agent in the following equation? Al (s) + 3 Ag + (aq) produces Al^+3 (aq) + 3 Ag (s)

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Erica

13 July, 16:55

What is the oxidizing agent in the following equation? Al (s) + 3 Ag + (aq) produces Al^+3 (aq) + 3 Ag (s)

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Emiliano Benjamin · Answer 1

Ag is the oxidizing agent

Explanation:

oxidizing agent in the following equation?

Al (s) + 3 Ag + (aq) = Al+3 (aq) + 3 Ag (s)

Left side

Al = 1

Ag = 3

Right Side

Al = 1

Ag = 3

So it's balanced already good.

Define

oxidizing agent = An oxidizing agent is the substance that gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction.

Al is the reducing agent.

Ag is the oxidizing agent