Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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Author: Neil D. Jespersen, Alison Hyslop
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Chapter 5, Problem 1RQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer and oxidation number are to be defined.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation number is the oxidation state which denotes the loss of electrons or degree of oxidation of an atom.
Electron transfer is defined as the process in which an electron is transferred from one atom to another.
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Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
Ch. 5 - When sodium reacts with molecular oxygen, O2, the...Ch. 5 - Prob. 2PECh. 5 - The chlorite ion, ClO2, is a potent disinfectant,...Ch. 5 - Assign oxidation numbers to each atom in...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5PECh. 5 - Chlorine dioxide, ClO2, is used to kill bacteria...Ch. 5 - The following equation is nor balanced. Explain...Ch. 5 - Practice Exercise 5.8
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