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In the reaction represented by the following equation: CuO(s) + H⁡2⁢(g) -> Cu(s) + H⁡2⁢O(l) (a) name the substance oxidised (b) name the substance reduced (c) name the oxidising agent

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In the reaction represented by the following equation:

\[\ce{CuO_{(s)} + H2_{(g)} -> Cu_{(s)} + H2O_{(l)}}\]

  1. name the substance oxidised
  2. name the substance reduced
  3. name the oxidising agent
  4. name the reducing agent
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Solution

  1. Hydrogen (H2)
  2. Copper oxide (CuO)
  3. Copper oxide (CuO)
  4. Hydrogen (H2)
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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 2 [Page 63]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 2 | Q 40. | Page 63

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