Identify whether each process is either oxidation or reduction:
Al → Al3+ + 3 e-
S2- → S + 2 e-
Cu → Cu2+ + 2 e-

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Answer:

Al → Al³⁺ + 3 e⁻,     is an oxidation process.

S²⁻ → S + 2 e⁻,        is an oxidation process.

Cu → Cu²⁺ + 2 e⁻,    is an oxidation process.

Explanation:

  • The oxidation-reduction reaction contains a reductant and an oxidant (oxidizing agent).
  • The oxidation process is the process in which electrons are lost and produce positively charged ions.
  • The reduction process is the process in which electrons is gained and negatively charge ions are produced.

So,

  • Al → Al³⁺ + 3 e⁻,     is an oxidation process.

Al loses 3 electrons and produce Al³⁺c

  • S²⁻ → S + 2 e⁻,        is an oxidation process.

S²⁻ loses 2 electrons and produce S.

  • Cu → Cu²⁺ + 2 e⁻,    is an oxidation process.

Cu loses 2 electrons and produce Cu²⁺.