Consider the Following Reaction: Mn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ MnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s) Which of the Following Statements Regarding This

question 64

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction: Mn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ MnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s) Which of the following statements regarding this reaction is correct?

• A)Manganese is neither oxidized nor reduced.
• B)The sulfate ion is oxidized.
• C)Copper is the reducing agent.
• D)Manganese is the oxidizing agent.
• E)Each copper gains two electrons.

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