Question

Which quantities are conserved in all oxidation-reduction reactions?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mass and charge is conserved

Explanation:

According to the law of conservation of mass, matter is neither created or destroyed. With the exception of nuclear reactions where mass is converted to energy thereby leading to an apparent loss in mass, this law applies to chemical reactions.

A redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction which involves a transfer of electrons. In a redox reaction, the mass of reactant particles is conserved. Also, as electrons are transferred between atoms, one donates and the other accepts. The charge of atoms depends on this gain or loss of electrons. A gain of electrons reduced the charge of an atom whereas a loss of electrons increases the charge. This two processes occur concurrently, therefore, charge is also conserved.