Question

Identify the particle that must receive 2 electrons to acquire a charge of +1. a) K b) Fe2+ c) O2- d) Nee) Al3+ (URGENT) Needs to be done in 30 mins

Answer 1

Answer:

E) Al³⁺

Explanation:

A reaction involving a gain of electrons is known as a reduction reaction because the oxidation number of the species gaining the electron is reduced.

In the given question, the oxidation number (charge) of particle accepting two electrons will decrease by 2. From the given options;

A. K is a neutral atom with oxidation number of 0. If is accepts two electrons, its oxidation number becomes -2.

K + 2e⁻  ----> K⁻²

B) Fe²⁺ has a charge of +2. If it accepts two electrons, its charge comes 0.

Fe⁺ + 2e⁻  ----> Fe

C) O²⁻ has a charge of -2. if it accepts two electrons, it will have a charge of -4.

O²⁻ + 2e⁻  ---->  O⁴⁻

D) Ne has a charge of zero. If it accepts two electrons, its charge becomes -2.

Ne + 2e⁻   ---->   Ne²⁻

E) Al³⁺ has a charge of +3. If it gains two electrons, its charge becomes +1.

Al³⁺ + 2e⁻   ---->   Al⁺