Chapter 8, Problem 8.116QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced equation for reaction between potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) $\left(K_{2}Mn{F}_6\right)$ and antimony pentafluoride $\left({\text{SbF}}_{\text{5}}\right)$ should be given.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical equation is the representation of a chemical reaction, in which the reactants and products of the reactions are represented left and right side of an arrow respectively by using their respective chemical formulas.

Balanced chemical equation of a reaction is written according to law of conservation of mass.

Oxidation: It is the loss of electrons by a species and thus oxidation number is increased.

Reduction: It is the gain of electrons by a species and thus oxidation number is decreased

An oxidizing agent is a substance that oxidizes another substance in a chemical reaction and itself gets reduced.

A reducing agent is a substance that reduces another substance in a chemical reaction and itself gets oxidized.