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Chapter 22, Problem 22.46QP
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Interpretation:
Nitric acid can be reduced but not oxidized this has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Oxidation: Loss of electron by a chemical substance.
Reduction: Gain of electron by a chemical substance.
To give: The reason for nitrogen in nitric acid can be reduced but not oxidized.
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