Chapter 18, Problem 25QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The meaning of oxidizing agent and reducing agent should be determined.

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.

Oxidation is the process in which either loss of electrons, oxidation number increases, or loss of hydrogen atoms takes place.

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