Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The oxidized and reduced species should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
When in a reaction a species gets oxidized and the other gets reduced, it is known as a
Loss of electrons is Oxidation.
Addition of Oxygen is Oxidation.
Removal of Hydrogen is Oxidation.
For example-
Gain of electrons is Reduction.
Removal of Oxygen is Reduction.
Addition of Hydrogen is Reduction.
(b)
Interpretation:
The species which acts as an oxidizing agent and which acts a reducing agent should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
When in a reaction a species gets oxidized and the other gets reduced, it is known as a Redox reaction.
Loss of electrons is Oxidation.
Addition of Oxygen is Oxidation.
Removal of Hydrogen is Oxidation.
For example-
Gain of electrons is Reduction.
Removal of Oxygen is Reduction.
Addition of Hydrogen is Reduction.
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