Justify that the reaction : `2Cu_(2)O(s)+Cu_(2)(s)rarr6Cu(s)+SO_(2)(g)`
is a redox rection identify the species oxidised / reduced which acts as an oxidant and which acts as a reductant

Explanation

To justify that the reaction \( 2Cu_2O(s) + Cu_2S(s) \rightarrow 6Cu(s) + SO_2(g) \) is a redox reaction, we will analyze the oxidation states of the elements involved in the reaction.

### Step 1: Assign Oxidation States
1. **Copper in \( Cu_2O \)**: In copper(I) oxide (\( Cu_2O \)), the oxidation state of copper (Cu) is +1.
- Calculation: \( 2X + (-2) = 0 \) → \( 2X = +2 \) → \( X = +1 \)

2. **Copper in \( Cu_2S \)**: In copper(I) sulfide (\( Cu_2S \)), the oxidation state of copper (Cu) is also +1.
- Calculation: \( 2X + (-2) = 0 \) → \( 2X = +2 \) → \( X = +1 \)
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