Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent for: Express your answers as
ID: 601089 • Letter: I
Question
Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent for:
Express your answers as chemical formulas separated by a comma.
Al(s) + 3Ag+(aq) -> Al3+(aq) + 3Ag(s)
Ba(s) + Cl2 (g) -> BaCl2 (s)
Mg(s) + Br2(l) -> MgBr2(s)
I already know that for the first one Al is the reducing and Ag is oxidizing, but I can't seem to get the right chemical formula for it.
Please help!
Explanation / Answer
a)Al(s) + 3Ag+(aq) -> Al3+(aq) + 3Ag(s) Ag+ is oxidizing agent as Al is oxidizing because of it. Al is reducing agent as Ag+ is reducing because of it. b)Ba(s) + Cl2 (g) -> BaCl2 (s) Cl2 is oxidizing agent as Ba is oxidizing because of it. Ba is reducing agent as Cl2 is reducing because of it. c)Mg(s) + Br2(l) -> MgBr2(s) Br2 is oxidizing agent as Mg is oxidizing because of it. Mg is reducing agent as Br2 is reducing because of it.