For each reaction, write the chemical formulae of the oxidized reactants in the space provided. write the chemical formulae of the reduced reactants in the space provided. 2fe(s) 3cucl2(aq)

Answer : 'Fe' is oxidized reactant  and 'Cu' is reduced reactant.

Explanation :

Redox reaction or Oxidation-reduction reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which the oxidation and reduction reaction takes place simultaneously.

Oxidation reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. In this, oxidation state of an element increases. Or we can say that in oxidation, the loss of electrons takes place.

Reduction reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. In this, oxidation state of an element decreases. Or we can say that in reduction, the gain of electrons takes place.

The balanced redox reaction will be:

In this reaction, the oxidation state of 'Fe' changes from (0) to (+3) that means 'Fe' lost 3 electron and it shows oxidation reaction and the oxidation state of 'Cu' changes from (+2) to (0) that means 'Cu' gain 2 electron and it shows reduction reaction.

Thus, 'Fe' is oxidized and 'Cu' is reduced.