The equation is:
3 O₂ + 4 Co → 2 Co₂O₃
Oxidation half reaction:
Co → Co³⁺ + 3 e
Reduction half reaction:
O₂ + 4 e → 2 O²⁻
To balance the equation number of electrons lost must be equal to number or electrons gained so we must multiply oxidation half time 4 and reduction half times 3
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As the shorter the bond, the stronger it is hence more energy will be required to overcome this bond
Gravitational, elastic, and chemical are three forms of potential energy.
Explanation:
The number acquired by an element after the lose or gain of an electron is called oxidation number.
For example, 
Here, oxidation number of Fe(s) is 0 and Fe in
is +3.
Oxidation number of O in
is 0 as it is present in its elemental state.
The oxidation number of O in
is calculated as follows.

Hence, oxidation number of O in
is -2.
- The loss of electrons by an element or substance is called oxidation. Here, electrons are being lost by Fe(s) as an increase in oxidation state is occurring. So, Fe(s) is oxidized.
- The gain of electrons by an element or substance is called reduction. Here, electrons are being added to
as a decrease in its oxidation state is occurring. So,
is reduced.
- An element or compound which is being reduced is called oxidizing agent. Here,
is the oxidizing agent.
- An element or compound which is being oxidized is called reducing agent. Here, Fe(s) is the reducing agent.