Interpretation: The
Concept introduction:
Oxidation half-reaction: The half part of the redox reaction which represents oxidation.
Reduction half-reaction: The half part of the redox reaction which represents reduction.
Answer to Problem 29SSC
Oxidation half-reaction shows the process of oxidation.
Reduction half-reaction shows the process of reduction.
Explanation of Solution
Let’s take an example,
Oxidation half-reaction is:
This reaction shows the number of electrons lost.
Reduction half-reaction is:
This half-reaction shows the electrons gained in reduction.
Thus, half cell reactions represent oxidation and reduction separately and the number of electrons gained or lost during the process.
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