Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 159: 4.51d

Answer

S$^{2-}$ --> SO$_{4}$$^{2-}$ In this reaction, S is oxidized. Sulfur is oxidized in this equation because it is the reducing agent, which means it is losing electrons to the oxygen atom. H${_2}$O${_2}$ --> H${_2}$O In this reaction, O is reduced. Oxygen is reduced in this reaction because it is the oxidizing agent, which means it is gaining electrons from the hydrogen atoms.

Work Step by Step

S$^{2-}$ --> SO$_{4}$$^{2-}$ In this reaction, S is oxidized. Sulfur is oxidized in this equation because it is the reducing agent, which means it is losing electrons to the oxygen atom. H${_2}$O${_2}$ --> H${_2}$O In this reaction, O is reduced. Oxygen is reduced in this reaction because it is the oxidizing agent, which means it is gaining electrons from the hydrogen atoms.
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