Ions are atoms with a charge other than zero. In a neutral atom, the number of protons (positively charged particles) in the nucleus equals the number of electrons orbiting the nucleus.
Atoms can gain or lose electrons (not protons) resulting in a net charge other than zero. Atoms which lose electrons (usually metals) become positively charges, and atoms which gain electrons (usually nonmetals) become negatively charged.
Answer:
Redox
Explanation:
Reduction is gain of electrons
oxidation is loss of electrons
Boyle's law
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Answer:-
Oxygen gains electrons and is reduced.
Explanation:-
For this reaction the balanced chemical equation is
4Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3
When Oxygen is present as oxygen gas, the oxidation number of O is Zero since it is the only element present in Oxygen gas.
Similarly Iron is present in Fe with oxidation number Zero.
In the case of Fe2O3, Oxygen has the oxidation number -2 while Iron has +3.
So the oxidation number of Oxygen goes from Zero to -2.
Since the oxidation number decreases Oxygen is reduced.
Since reduction involves gain of electrons, Oxygen gains electrons.
Natural gas is primarily composed of methane (CH4)
Natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixture which is primarily composed of Methane(CH4), but it also contains ethane,propane and heavier hydrocarbon. In addition it contain small amount of nitrogen, carbon dioxide,hydrogen sulfide and traces amount of water.
