Chapter 19, Problem 46E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxidizer and reducer with oxidized and reduced products are to be identified. The oxidation and reduction half-reaction equations are to be stated assuming reaction takes place in acidic solution. The balanced redox equation is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidizer is the species whose oxidation state falls during the course of reaction and reducer is the species whose oxidation number increases. Oxidized product is the oxidation product of the reducer and reduced product is the reduction product of the oxidizer.