Interpretation: The atoms that are oxidized and atoms that are reduced in a redox reaction needs to be explained.
Concept introduction: A loss of electrons is termed as oxidation, and gain of electrons is termed as reduction.
Answer to Problem 14RE
In a
Explanation of Solution
In a redox reaction, an atom or ion gain electrons and another atom or ion lose electrons. A loss of electrons is termed as oxidation, and a gain of electrons is termed as reduction. For example, a chemical equation is as follows:
In the above equation, Zn oxidizes and form
In a chemical reaction, reduction and oxidation always takes place together. This process is termed as an
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