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I have to find the element being oxidized, reduced, and the oxidizing agent please help me!!

I have to find the element being oxidized, reduced, and the oxidizing agent please-example-1

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i hope my photo helps. since oxygen goes from a charge of 0 to -2, it gains electrons because electrons have a negative charge. nitrogen goes from 0 to +2 meaning that it is losing electrons to make it a positive charge.
I have to find the element being oxidized, reduced, and the oxidizing agent please-example-1
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