Chapter 17, Problem 4CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The identification of oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the redox reaction, ${\text{Y}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)+{\text{2X}}^{-}\left(aq\right)\to {\text{2Y}}^{-}\left(aq\right)+{\text{X}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

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