Chapter 8, Problem 8.115QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxidized species in oxidation-reduction process undergoes loss of electrons or gain of electrons has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation is defined as a loss of electrons, loss of hydrogen atoms, or gain of oxygen atoms.

Reduction is defined as a gain of electrons, gain of hydrogen atoms, or loss of oxygen atoms.

The combination of two half-reactions, one oxidation and one reduction, produces the complete oxidation-reduction reaction (or redox reaction).