3. In each of these reactions assign oxidation numbers to all species, and tell which substance is oxidized and which is reduced. Tell which is the oxidizing agent and which is the reducing agent. 2 Al(s) + 3 Cl2(g)  -> 2 AlCl3(s) 8 H3O+(aq) + MnO4-(aq) + 5 Fe2+(aq) -> 5 Fe3+(aq) + Mn2+(aq) + 12 H2O (I) FeS(s) + 3 NO-3(aq) +4 H3O+(aq) -> 3 NO(g) + SO42-(aq) + Fe3+(aq) + 6 H2O (l)

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3. In each of these reactions assign oxidation numbers to all species, and tell which substance is oxidized and which is reduced. Tell which is the oxidizing agent and which is the reducing agent.

  • 2 Al(s) + 3 Cl2(g)  -> 2 AlCl3(s)
  • 8 H3O+(aq) + MnO4-(aq) + 5 Fe2+(aq) -> 5 Fe3+(aq) + Mn2+(aq) + 12 H2O (I)
  • FeS(s) + 3 NO-3(aq) +4 H3O+(aq) -> 3 NO(g) + SO42-(aq) + Fe3+(aq) + 6 H2O (l)

 

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