Answer:
Explanation:
The formula of the reaction:
KClO₂ → KCl + O₂
To assign oxidation numbers, we have to obey some rules:
- Elements in an uncombined state or one whose atoms combine with one another to form molecules have an oxidation number of zero.
- The charge on simple ions signifies their oxidation number.
- The algebraic sum of all the oxidation number of all atoms in a neutral compound is zero. For radicals with charges, their oxidation number is the charge.
The oxidation number of K in KClO₂:
K + (-1) + 2(-2) = 0
K-5 = 0
K = +5
The oxidation number of K in KCl:
K + (-1) = 0
K = +1
The oxidation number Cl in KClO₂ is -1
For Cl in KCl, the oxidation number is -1
For O in KClO₂, the oxidation number is (2 x -2) = -4
For O in O₂, the oxidation number is 0
K moves from an oxidation state of +5 to +1. This is a gain of electrons and K has undergone reduction. We then say K is reduced.
O moves from an oxidation state of -4 to 0. This is a loss of electrons and O has undergone oxidation. We say O is oxidized.
The correct answer is A.
B is incorrect because that only applies to nuclear fission.
C is incorrect because it only applies to nuclear fusion.
D is incorrect because energy can be neither created nor destroyed meaning that this statement is physically impossible,
I’m pretty sure 8 as well because elctrouns can’t hold more than that
Just to make sure I’m right, is number 1 miss spelled??
4I₂+9O₂= 2I₄+2O₉
Reactants: 8 iodine, 18 oxygen
Products: 8 iodine, 18 oxygen
Balanced!!
