In the following reactions, which element is oxidized? Cu + FeSO₄ $\rightarrow$Fe + CuSO₄

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In the first reaction, Cu is oxidized because it loses an electron, going from a neutral state to a +1 oxidation state. In the second reaction, Fe is reduced because it gains an electron, going from a +2 oxidation state to a neutral state. Therefore, the overall reaction is a redox reaction and Cu is the element that is oxidized.

In the Following Reactions, Which Element Is Oxidized? Cu →\rightarrow→ Fe + CuSO4 A) Cu B) Fe C) S D)

In the Following Reactions, Which Element Is Oxidized? Cu $\rightarrow$ Fe + CuSO₄
A) Cu
B) Fe
C) S
D)