Chapter 19.1, Problem 9SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason due to which oxidation and reduction must always occur together is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation: It involves loss of electrons.

Reduction: It involves gain of electrons.

The reaction in which oxidation and reduction takes place is called as redox reaction.

Answer to Problem 9SSC

Oxidation and reduction processes go hand in hand. Whenever one species is oxidized then some species is reduced. If there is electron donor then there should be electron acceptor to accept the electrons from the donor species.

Explanation of Solution

Oxidation and reduction processes are complimentary to each other. If there is electron donor then there should be electron acceptor to accept the electrons from the donor species. Simultaneously both form redox reaction.

Conclusion

Thus oxidation and reduction must always occur together.