Chapter 18, Problem 24QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be identified for the same meaning of given two definition of reduction and explain with example.

Reduction can be defined as the gain of electrons or as a decrease in oxidation state.

Concept Introduction:

The chemical reaction in which both oxidation and reduction process takes place is known as redox reaction. In this reaction, transfer of electrons takes place among the elements.

Reduction is the process in which either gain of electrons, oxidation number decreases, or gain of hydrogen atoms takes place. An element is reduced, when oxidation number decreases.