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Misha Larkins [42]
4 years ago
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Provide two written definitions of an oxidation-reduction reaction and for each definition tell which reactant is reduced and wh

ich is oxidized. Then tell which of the two definitions is the most comprehensive.
Chemistry
1 answer:
vesna_86 [32]4 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Explanation:

Oxidation:

1) Oxidation involve the removal of electrons.

2) Oxidation occur when oxidation state of atom of an element is increased.

Reduction:

1) Reduction involve the gain of electron.

2) Reduction is occur when number of electrons increased in an atom and oxidation state decreased.

Consider the following reactions.

4KI + 2CuCl₂  →   2CuI  + I₂  + 4KCl

the oxidation state of copper is changed from +2 to +1 so copper get reduced.

CO + H₂O   →  CO₂ + H₂

the oxidation state of carbon is +2 on reactant  side and on product side it becomes  +4 so carbon get oxidized.

Na₂CO₃ + H₃PO₄  →  Na₂HPO₄ + CO₂ + H₂O

The oxidation state of carbon on reactant side is +4. while on product side is  also +4 so it neither oxidized nor reduced.

H₂S + 2NaOH → Na₂S + 2H₂O

The oxidation sate of sulfur is -2 on reactant side and in product side it is also -2 so it neither oxidized nor reduced.

The  most comprehensive definition is 2nd definition which involves the increase or decrease in oxidation state.

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