In the Balanced Redox Reaction: 2 Cu(s)+ S(s) $\rightarrow$ Cu₂S(s), How Many Electrons Are Gained or Lost by Each

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the balanced redox reaction: 2 Cu(s) + S(s) $\rightarrow$ Cu₂S(s) , how many electrons are gained or lost by each copper atom?

• A)each copper atom gains two (2)electrons
• B)each copper atom gains one (1)electron
• C)each copper atom loses one (1)electron
• D)each copper atom loses two (2)electrons

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