For each of the following reactions, (i) write an equation, (ii) determine what is oxidized and what is reduced by the use of oxidation number concept. (a) Copper is added to silver nitrate solution.               is oxideized because it oxidation number increase/decrease(chage from              to         )                  is reduced because it oxidation number increase/decrease(chage from            to           ) (b) Iron is added to dilute hydrochloric acid. (c) Acidified potassium permanganate solution is mixed with iron(II) sulphate solution.

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4. For each of the following reactions,
(i) write an equation,
(ii) determine what is oxidized and what is reduced by the use of oxidation number concept.
(a) Copper is added to silver nitrate solution.

              is oxideized because it oxidation number increase/decrease(chage from              to         )

                 is reduced because it oxidation number increase/decrease(chage from            to           )
(b) Iron is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
(c) Acidified potassium permanganate solution is mixed with iron(II) sulphate solution.

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