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Question
In the reaction represented by the following equation:
\[\ce{CuO_{(s)} + H2_{(g)} -> Cu_{(s)} + H2O_{(l)}}\]
- name the substance oxidised
- name the substance reduced
- name the oxidising agent
- name the reducing agent
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Solution
- Hydrogen (H2)
- Copper oxide (CuO)
- Copper oxide (CuO)
- Hydrogen (H2)
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