Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
In the reaction CuO + H2 -> Cu + H2O, which substance is being reduced?
AH2
BCu
CCuO
DH2O
✓ Correct Answer: C — CuO
Copper oxide loses oxygen to become copper, which is the definition of reduction.
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