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To determine:
a) Oxidation numbers of all the elements in the given reaction.
b) The elements being oxidized and being reduced.
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Answer to Problem 8.89QA
Solution:
a)
Elements | O.N. on reactant side | O.N. on product side |
Si | +4 | +4 |
O | -2 | -2 (in |
Fe | +3 (two Fe) and +2 (one Fe) | +2 |
In this reaction, iron is reduced
b)
Elements | O.N. on reactant side | O.N. on product side |
Si | +4 | +4 |
O | -2 (in |
-2 |
Fe | 0 | +2 |
In this reaction, iron is oxidized
c)
Elements | O.N. on reactant side | O.N. on product side |
H | +1 | +1 |
O | -2 (in |
-2 |
Fe | +2 | +3 |
In this reaction, iron is oxidized
Explanation of Solution
1) Concept:
We are asked to assign oxidation numbers to each element in the given reactions. We will follow the rules for assigning oxidation numbers to atoms. Using the changes in oxidation number, we can find out oxidized and reduced elements in the reactions. Oxidation numbers of some elements are constant as, in case of O, the common oxidation number is -2 with some exceptions. Also, the oxidation number of H is +1 except when it is attached to metal (-1).
2) Given:
i)
ii)
iii)
3) Calculations:
a)
The sum of oxidation numbers of neutral compounds equals zero. Therefore, in
Let the oxidation number of
The oxidation state of
So, in
Oxidation state of
Here, two
Here, in the reaction, as
b)
The sum of oxidation number of neutral compounds equals zero. So, in
Let the oxidation number of
Oxidation number of compounds in its elemental form is zero. So oxidation state of
Oxidation state in
So here, two
Here, in the reaction, as
c)
The sum of oxidation number of neutral compounds equals zero. So, in
Let the oxidation number of
Oxidation number of compounds in its elemental form is zero. So oxidation state of
So, oxidation state of
So, in the reaction,
Conclusion:
Oxidation means loss of electrons, and reduction is gain of electrons. From the change in the oxidation state of elements, the oxidized and reduced species have been calculated.
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