In the following reaction, is sb reduced or oxidized? 2sb (s) 6h2so4 (aq) sb2 (so4) 3 3so2 6h2o

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Ismael

22 September, 11:35

In the following reaction, is sb reduced or oxidized? 2sb (s) 6h2so4 (aq) sb2 (so4) 3 3so2 6h2o

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Tristian Ramsey · Answer 1

In the reactants Sb has oxidatin number 0 (because it is in its elemental form)

In the products Sb has oxidaton number + 3.

Then Sb lost electrons which means it oxidized.

Solomon Pugh · Answer 2

in the following reaction, Sb is oxidized.

2Sb (s) + 6H2SO4 (as) → Sb2 (SO4) 3 + 3SO2 + 6H2O