LO: Justify whether the given chemical reactions are REDOX reactions.

1) CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(l)

CuO undergoes removal of Oxygen

Therefore, CuO undergoes Reduction
& H2 is the Reducing agent
H2 undergoes addition of Oxygen
Therefore, H2 undergoes Oxidation
& CuO is the Oxidising agent
Thus, it is a REDOX reaction

2)

N2 undergoes addition of Hydrogen

N2 undergoes Reduction
& H2 is the Reducing agent

3)

Answer: (i) (a) and (b) are incorrect

4)

PbO undergoes removal of Oxygen

Therefore, PbO undergoes Reduction
& C is Reducing agent
C undergoes addition of Oxygen
Therefore, C undergoes Oxidation
& PbO is Oxidising agent
Thus, this is a REDOX reaction
5)

Fe2O3 undergoes removal of Oxygen

Therefore, Fe2O3 undergoes Reduction
& CO is Reducing agent
CO undergoes addition of Oxygen
Therefore, CO undergoes Oxidation
& Fe2O3 is Oxidising agent
Thus, this is a REDOX reaction
 Explain the terms oxidizing and reducing agents.

Oxidizing agents: The substance oxidizing other substance but itself undergoing
reduction is an Oxidizing agent.

Reducing agents: The substance reducing other substance but itself undergoing
oxidation is a Reducing agent.

CuO - Oxidizing agent

H2 - Reducing agent