What is the reducing agent in the reaction #2Na(s) + Cu(NO_3)_2(aq) -> Cu(s) +2NaNO_3(aq)#?
1 Answer
Dec 17, 2016
Explanation:
And sodium is clearly the species oxidized here,
i.e.
I don't think this could be accomplished in aqueous solution. The sodium would reduce the water first to hydrogen gas.
