Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent

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Homework Statement


Sn(s)+NO3--->SnO2(s)+NO(g)

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0 |+5 ,-2| |+4,-2| |+2,-2|
Sn(s)+NO3--->SnO2(s)+NO(g)
Sn lost 4e reducing agent
N gain 3e oxidizing agent
is that right?
What about oxygen?? do i do the same thing?
thanks
 
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The Oxygen is neither gained nor lost electrons. It stays by -2.
and yes I thibk you`re right.