Consider the half reaction. Fe rightarrow Fe raised to the 2 plus power plus 2 e raised to the negative power Which statement best describes what is taking place in this half reaction?
Answer
A
Iron is gaining electrons.
B
Iron is being reduced.
C
Iron is an oxidizing agent.
D
Iron is being oxidized.
Explanation
Iron produces two electrons in this half-reaction, so it is losing electrons. Loss of electrons is oxidation, making “Iron is being oxidized” the correct statement.
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