Chapter 16, Problem 44E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The substance which is getting oxidized, reduced, an oxidizing agent and reducing agent are to be identified for each of the given redox reaction.

Concept Introduction:

In a chemical reaction, addition of oxygen and loss of electron is known as oxidation. A substance which undergoes oxidation is said to be oxidized. The substance which is oxidized is known as a reducing agent.

In a chemical reaction, a gain of electrons and addition of hydrogen is known as reduction. A substance or element which undergoes reduction is said to be reduced. The substance which is reduced is known as an oxidizing agent.