Chapter 17, Problem 5CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

There dox reaction, ${\text{M}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}\left(s\right)+{\text{X}}_2\left(g\right)\to {\text{MX}}_{\text{3}}\left(aq\right)+{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)$ is to be balanced using the oxidation number method.

Concept introduction:

Redox reaction is the reaction in which oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously. In balanced redox reaction, the elements and charges on the reactant and product side are equal.