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Katena32 [7]
3 years ago
10

Explain how the terms oxidation and reduction apply even when there is only a partial shift of electrons between atoms linked by

a covalent bond
Biology
1 answer:
aliina [53]3 years ago
5 0

Explanation:

In a covalent bond, there is sharing of the donated electron by two atomic species having very small electronegative differences between them.

Oxidation is the loss of electrons by a specie and it usually lead to an increase in oxidation number.

Reduction is the gain of electrons by a specie. It leads to a lower oxidation number.

Since there is no actual loss of gain of electrons in a covalent body, the electronegativiy is at work.

Electronegativity is the ability of a specie to draw the shared electrons more to itself in a covalent bond.

  • Between two atoms bonded covalently, the more electronegative specie draws the electrons closer.
  • This leaves a partial negative charge on it.
  • The other electron then becomes partially positively charged.
  • We can then say, the more electronegative specie undergoes reduction.
  • The less electronegative one undergoes oxidation.

learn more:

Covalent bond brainly.com/question/3064597

Oxidation and reduction brainly.com/question/2278247

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