Discuss each conclusion from a study of redox reactions:(a) The nitride ion functions only as a reducing agent.(b) The nitrate ion functions only as an oxidizing agent.(c) The nitrite ion functions as an oxidizing or a reducing agent

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Discuss each conclusion from a study of redox reactions:(a) The nitride ion functions only as a reducing agent.(b) The nitrate ion functions only as an oxidizing agent.(c) The nitrite ion functions as an oxidizing or a reducing agent

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Redox reactions are the combination of reduction and oxidation reactions. Oxidation is defined as the process in which there is increase in the oxidation state while in reduction there is decrease in the oxidation state. Reducing agent is the one which lose electrons while an oxidizing agent gain electron. A reducing agent undergoes oxidation while an oxidizing agent undergoes reduction.

 

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