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Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(l) For the above oxidation-reduction reaction, complete the following: 1. Write a charge above each of the species. 2. Which atom or ion is oxidized? 3. Which atom or ion is reduced? 4. Which is the oxidizing agent? 5. Which is the reducing agent?

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          Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(l)

For the above oxidation-reduction reaction, complete the following:

1. Write a charge above each of the species.
2. Which atom or ion is oxidized?
3. Which atom or ion is reduced?
4. Which is the oxidizing agent?
5. Which is the reducing agent?

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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In this reaction, we are dealing with elements and compounds in their standard states, so we consider the oxidation states rather than charges on ions. For Fe2O3, Fe has an oxidation state of +3 (since O is almost always -2 and there are 3 O atoms giving a total Show more…

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Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(l) For the above oxidation-reduction reaction, complete the following: 1. Write a charge above each of the species. 2. Which atom or ion is oxidized? 3. Which atom or ion is reduced? 4. Which is the oxidizing agent? 5. Which is the reducing agent?