Question

In the following equation, which element has been oxidized?

2AI+2Fe^3^+ + 3O^2^- 2Fe + 2Al^3^+ + 3O^2^-

A. Al
B. fe
C. O

Answer 1

The element that has been oxidized is Al ( Answer A)

Step-by-step explanation

if the oxidation number of an element is greater in the product side than the reactant side then the element has lost the electrons . This mean that the element has been oxidized.

Al is oxidized because it move from oxidation state Zero(0) in reactant side to oxidation state 3⁺ in product side.

This implies that Al loses 3 electrons.