Materials Science And Engineering
Materials Science And Engineering
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781119405498
Author: Callister, William D., Jr, RETHWISCH, David G., Jr., 1940- Author.
Publisher: Wiley,
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 17, Problem 1QAP

(a)

To determine

To explain:

The difference between oxidation and reduction electrochemical reactions:

(a)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1QAP

The difference between oxidation and reduction electrochemical reactions is explained as below:

Explanation of Solution

Electrochemical reaction is the process that involves electron transfer between two substances mostly a metal and an electrolyte. It includes oxidation and reduction reactions that occur simultaneously. Oxidation reaction involves loss of electrons by a molecule or an atom to form a cation. This causes increase in oxidation state. Reduction reaction involves gain of electrons by an atom to form an anion. This causes decrease in oxidation state. Thus, the basic difference between oxidation and reduction electrochemical reaction involve loss and gain of electrons in an atom, respectively.

(b)

To determine

To explain:

Which reaction (oxidation and reduction) occurs at anode and which at the cathode?

(b)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1QAP

The reaction (oxidation and reduction) occurs at anode and at the cathode is explained as below.

Explanation of Solution

Oxidation and reduction reactions occur at electrodes. Anode refers to negative electrode and cathode refers to positive electrode. Oxidation takes place at the anode as it involves loss of electrons. Reduction takes place at the cathode as it involves gain of electrons.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
can u solve this question
1. Unsigned Integers If we have an n-digit unsigned numeral dn-1d n-2...do in radix (or base) r, then the value of that numeral is n−1 r² di Σi=0 which is basically saying that instead of a 10's or 100's place we have an r's or r²'s place. For binary, decimal, and hex r equals 2, 10, and 16, respectively. Just a reminder that in order to write down a large number, we typically use the IEC or SI prefixing system: IEC: Ki = 210, Mi = 220, Gi = 230, Ti = 240, Pi = 250, Ei = 260, Zi = 270, Yi = 280; SI: K=103, M = 106, G = 109, T = 10¹², P = 1015, E = 10¹8, Z = 1021, Y = 1024. 1.1 Conversions a. (15 pts) Write the following using IEC prefixes: 213, 223, 251, 272, 226, 244 21323 Ki8 Ki 223 23 Mi 8 Mi b. (15 pts) Write the following using SI prefixes: 107, 10¹7, 10¹¹, 1022, 1026, 1015 107 10¹ M = 10 M = 1017102 P = 100 P c. (10 pts) Write the following with powers of 10: 7 K, 100 E, 21 G 7 K = 7*10³
2. Using the Green-Ampt Model, compute the infiltration rate, f, and cumulative infiltration, F, after one hour of infiltration into a sandy clay loam soil. Assume initial moisture conditions are midway between the field capacity and wilting point and that water is ponded to a small but negligible depth on the surface.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
Engineering
ISBN:9781119256830
Author:Amos Gilat
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Text book image
Essentials Of Materials Science And Engineering
Engineering
ISBN:9781337385497
Author:WRIGHT, Wendelin J.
Publisher:Cengage,
Text book image
Industrial Motor Control
Engineering
ISBN:9781133691808
Author:Stephen Herman
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Basics Of Engineering Economy
Engineering
ISBN:9780073376356
Author:Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin
Publisher:MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
Text book image
Structural Steel Design (6th Edition)
Engineering
ISBN:9780134589657
Author:Jack C. McCormac, Stephen F. Csernak
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering...
Engineering
ISBN:9781119175483
Author:William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch
Publisher:WILEY