Chapter 18, Problem 26QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the oxidizing agent increase or decrease its own oxidation state when it acts on another atom and reducing agent increase or decrease its own oxidation state when it acts on another substance 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.