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Ag2=1 S=0 Al=1 ---> Ag=-1 Al2=-1 S=0 Ag gains the electron so it is reduced Al loses the electron so it is oxidized

thanks for the reply. chemistry is not my thing... i am trying.

Homework Statement 3Ag2 S + 2Al --> 6Ag + Al2 S3 consider the equation for silver tarnishing. a) state the oxidation number for each element in the reaction. b)identify the the oxidized reactant and the reduced reactant. The Attempt at a Solution Ag2=2 S= -2 Al=0 --->...