Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Oxidation-Reduction Reactions - 20.1 The Meaning of Oxidation and Reduction - Sample Problem 20.1 - Page 695: 1

Answer

Na is oxidized and is the reducing agent. S is reduced and is the oxidizing agent.

Work Step by Step

The element that loses electrons is oxidized, and the element that gains electrons is reduced.
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