Chapter 6, Problem 111AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given following oxidation-reduction reactions can be identified the which molecule is reduced and which molecule is oxidized and then how many electron transferred has to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation: Oxidation can be defined as the process by which a molecule, atom or ion loses its electron in chemical reaction.

Reduction: Reduction can be defined as the process by which a molecule, atom or ion gains electrons by one of atoms in a chemical reaction.

Oxidizing agents: These are chemical substances that generally gains electrons and is reduced during a chemical reaction. These are otherwise known as electron acceptors.

Reducing agents: These are chemical substances that generally lose electrons and are oxidized during a chemical reaction. These are otherwise called as electron donors.

Redox reactions: Those types of chemical reactions where the transfer of electrons takes places between two species are called as redox reaction. In these types of chemical reactions, oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously. From a given chemical reaction, the redox reaction can be defined by increasing or decreasing of their oxidation state.