Which species is oxidized in the reaction below?
Au(s) + 3NO₃^-(aq) + 6H⁺(aq) → Au³⁺(aq) + NO(g) + 3H₂O (l)
H⁺
N⁺⁵
O^2-
H₂O
Au

Name: Which species is oxidized in the reaction below? Au(s)+ 3NO 3 - (aq)+ 6H + (aq)→ Au 3+ (aq)+ NO(g)+ 3H 2 O (l) H + N +5 O 2- H 2 O Au A)H + B)N +5 C)Au D)O 2- E)H 2 O
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Which species is oxidized in the reaction below? Au(s)+ 3NO₃^-(aq)+ 6H⁺(aq)→ Au³⁺(aq)+ NO(g)+ 3H₂O (l) H⁺ N⁺⁵ O^2- H₂O Au A)H⁺ B)N⁺⁵ C)Au D)O^2- E)H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Au is the only element that appears in its elemental state in the reaction, meaning it is undergoing oxidation.

Which Species Is Oxidized in the Reaction Below