5. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the following reaction. 2Al(s) + 3H₂SO4(aq) → Al₂(SO4)3(aq) + 3H₂(g) a) Al is the reducing agent and H₂SO4 is the oxidizing agent. b) H₂SO4 is the reducing agent and Al is the oxidizing agent.

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5. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the following
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2Al(s) + 3H₂SO4(aq) → Al₂(SO4)3(aq) + 3H₂(g)
a) Al is the reducing agent and H₂SO4 is the oxidizing agent.
b) H₂SO4 is the reducing agent and Al is the oxidizing agent.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the following reaction. 2Al(s) + 3H₂SO4(aq) → Al₂(SO4)3(aq) + 3H₂(g) a) Al is the reducing agent and H₂SO4 is the oxidizing agent. b) H₂SO4 is the reducing agent and Al is the oxidizing agent.
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