Chapter 16, Problem 60E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Find oxidising and reducing agent with the help of oxidation states in the reaction

${\text{N}}_2(g)+3{\text{H}}_2(g)\to 2{\text{NH}}_3(g)$.

Concept introduction:

Electron losing tendency of any atom is known as oxidation state of that atom.

Electron acceptor tendency of any atom is known as reduction state of that the atom.

Oxidising agent is defined the species which gains electron and is being reduced in a reaction and oxidised other species of chemical reaction.

Reducing agent is defined as the species which donate electrons and is being oxidized in a reaction.