Chapter 4, Problem 138AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The change in color of the stored concentrated nitric acid solution is to be justified.

Concept introduction:

Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons from one reactant to another present in the reaction. These reactions involve two parts, one is reduction and the other is oxidation.

In oxidation, reactants lose electron(s), and in reduction, reactants gain electron(s).