3 Cu2O + 2 NH3 → N2 + 6 Cu + 3 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 CuI + 6 e- → 6 Cu0 (reduction)
2 N-III - 6 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
Cu2O is an oxidizing agent, NH3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Cu2O – Copper(I) oxide
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
Products: