Answer:
Sulphur is oxidised
Hydrogen is reduced
Explanation:
Equation of the reaction
PbS(s) + 4H2O2(aq) → PbSO4(s) + 4H2O(l)
For Sulphur in PbS:
+2 + S = 0
S = -2
in PbSO4
+2 + S + (4 × -2) = 0
S = +6
Sulphur is oxidised.
For Hydrogen in H2O2:
2H + (2 × -2) = 0
H = +2
in H2O
H + (-2 × 1) = 0
H = +1
Hydrogen is reduced.