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In the following equation, which species is the oxidized?SiO2(s) + 2C(s) → Si(s) + 2CO(g)

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Carbon (C)

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The initial oxidation states of our balanced reaction are

Reduction is the gain of electrons or a reduction in the oxidation state of an atom, ion, or certain atoms in a molecule.

Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state of an atom, ion, or certain atoms in a molecule.

Therefore we conclude that carbon is being oxidized.

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