2CuO + C → 2Cu + CO₂
This is a reduction reaction where:
* Copper oxide (CuO) is reduced to copper (Cu).
* Carbon (C) is oxidized to carbon dioxide (CO₂) .
Here's a breakdown:
* Copper oxide (CuO): The oxygen in copper oxide is removed by the carbon.
* Carbon (C): Carbon acts as a reducing agent, donating electrons to the copper oxide, and itself gets oxidized to carbon dioxide.
In simpler terms:
The carbon takes away the oxygen from the copper oxide, leaving behind pure copper metal. The carbon combines with the oxygen to form carbon dioxide gas.
Therefore, the products of this reaction are:
* Copper (Cu)
* Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
