Chapter 14, Problem 88QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reasons behind ‘bromide ions can be oxidized but cannot be reduced’ and ‘manganese in permanganate ion can be reduced but not oxidized’ are to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation is a process that involves the loss of electrons from an atom, which leads to the formation of a positively charged species.

Reduction is a process that involves the gain of electrons in an atom, which leads to the formation of a negatively charged species.