Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent for the following reaction: zn(s)+cu2+(aq)→zn2+(aq)+cu(s) express your answers as chemical formulas separated by a comma.

oxidizing agent: , reducing agent :

Explanation: Oxidation-reduction reaction or redox reaction is defined as the reaction in which oxidation and reduction reactions occur simultaneously.

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. The oxidation state of the substance increases.

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. The oxidation state of the substance gets reduced.

For the given reaction:

On reactant side:

Oxidation state of zinc = 0

Oxidation state of copper = +2

On product side:

Oxidation state of zinc = +2

Oxidation state of copper = 0

The oxidation state of copper reduces from +2 to 0, it is getting reduced. The substance which itself gets reduced, oxidizes other and is called as oxidizing agent.Thus acts as oxidizing agent.

The oxidation state of zinc increases from 0 to +2. Thus, it is getting oxidized and it undergoes oxidation reaction. The substance which itself gets oxidized, reduces other and is called as reducing agent.Thus acts as reducing agent.

i'm assuming that the correct answer is indeed the first one/ "a"..