Identify which substance will undergo oxidation and reduction. Then, indicate the oxidizing and reducing agent. 2 Al + 3FeSO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + Fe

Answer 1

2 Al + 3FeSO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + Fe

look at oxidation number (o.n.) for each element on left side and right side of the equation

Al on left is zero. Al on right is 3+. Al has lost electrons so it was oxidized. It is the reducing agent.

Fe on the left is 2+. Fe on the right is zero. Fe has gained electrons so it was reduced. It is the oxidizing agent, or more correctly, FeSO4 is the oxidizing agent.