4 CuS + 5 O2 → 2 Cu2O + 4 SO2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 CuII + 4 e- → 4 CuI (reduction)
4 S-II - 24 e- → 4 SIV (oxidation)
10 O0 + 20 e- → 10 O-II (reduction)
CuS is an oxidizing agent, CuS is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Cu2O – Copper(I) oxide
- SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
- Other names: Sulfurous anhydride , Sulphur dioxide , Sulfurous acid anhydride
- Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a characteristic, irritating, pungent odor. [Note: A liquid below 14°F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]