oxidized elements in chemical reaction?

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What element is oxidized in the chemical reaction
3Cu + 8HNO3 → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O?

a. Cu
b. H
c. N
d. O
e. H2O

2007-09-11 04:06:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

I would say Cu since the ion Cu++ is oppper which have lost 2 electrons

2007-09-11 04:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the answer is NO, c+d, just remember this, OIL RIG
Oxidation is the lost and reduction(eh...) is the gain

2007-09-11 04:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by Knight Davion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

c+b

2007-09-11 04:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by catabotis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋