Cd (s)  +  2 H+(aq)    →    Cd2+(aq)   +   H2 (g)    Assign oxidation numbers to each element in the reactants and products. Be sure to include + and - signs where relevant. Cd

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Cd (s)  +  2 H+(aq)    →    Cd2+(aq)   +   H2 (g) 

 

Assign oxidation numbers to each element in the reactants and products. Be sure to include + and - signs where relevant.

Cd 

H+ 

Cd2+ 

H2 

 

Enter the change in oxidation state for each element, and whether this corresponds to an increase or decrease in oxidation number. Be sure to include + and - signs where relevant.

Cd went from  to  , which corresponds to a(n)  in oxidation number.

H went from  to  , which corresponds to a(n)  in oxidation number.

 

Indicate whether each element underwent oxidation or reduction. Enter as ox or red.

Cd underwent 

H underwent 

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