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Write two balanced half-equations for this redox equation:

2Cu + O2 = 2CuO


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Answer:

2 Cu + O2 → 2 CuO

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 Cu0 - 4 e- → 2 CuII

(oxidation)

2 O0 + 4 e- → 2 O-II

(reduction)

Cu is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.