Consider the reaction: Cu(s) + 4HNO₃(aq) $\rightarrow$ Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2NO₂(g) + 2OH^-(aq) Which species is the reducing agent?

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The reducing agent is the species that is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons. In this reaction, Cu goes from its elemental form (0 oxidation state) to a positive oxidation state (+2), which means it loses electrons and is oxidized. Therefore, Cu is the reducing agent.

Consider the Reaction: Cu(s) + 4HNO3(aq) →\rightarrow→ Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2OH-(aq) Which Species Is the Reducing

Consider the Reaction: Cu(s) + 4HNO₃(aq) $\rightarrow$ Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2NO₂(g) + 2OH^-(aq) Which Species Is the Reducing