If you haven't already guessed, I am always able to entertain myself, even while doing something as mundane as writing an exam. For example, here's a question that I put on the test my students will be taking today:
Consider the following chemical reaction: Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu. In this reaction, Iron (Fe) loses electrons and Copper (Cu) gains electrons. Copper is acting as a(n) _____________.
a) oxidizing agent
b) enzyme
c) reducing agent
d) deionizing agent
e) selfish jerk
Clever. Cu rocks.
ReplyDeleteI would so fail that exam...
ReplyDeleteWhat's the answer? C? I haven't had Chem in years....
ReplyDeleteMy guess is C, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to throw those things in on exams. I always appreciated them.
i'm guessing since copper is reduced, its an oxidizing agent. and selfish since it wants the electrons for itself. fucker.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous is right.
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