Chapter 17, Problem 3CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the redox reaction, $\text{M}\left(s\right)+\text{2HX}\left(aq\right)\to {\text{MX}}_{\text{2}}\left(aq\right)+{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Redox reaction is the reaction in which oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously. The oxidizing agents are elements which oxidize others and itself gets reduced. The reducing agent is an element which reduces others and itself gets oxidized.