Answer: It loses electrons to another element.
Explanation:- Oxidation is the process in which an element loses electrons and there is an increase in the oxidation state. On losing electrons it combines with a electronegative element such as oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen etc.
Reduction is the process in which an element gains electrons and there is a decrease in the oxidation state.
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Solution: Which of the following chemical reactions is/are NOT possible according to Dalton's atomic theory?a. reaction 1: CCl4 → CH4b. reaction 2: N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3c. reaction 3: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O + Au
Problem
Which of the following chemical reactions is/are NOT possible according to Dalton's atomic theory?
a. reaction 1: CCl4 → CH4
b. reaction 2: N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
c. reaction 3: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O + Au
Answer:
5- number of electrons=11
Explanation:
in a neutral atom number of protons=number of electrons which in this case=11
