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The oxidation state of one atom increases while another decreases.
Trent Rodriguez
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∙ 6y agoAtoms gain or lose electrons.
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What is reaction in which electrons are transferred between atoms?
When electrons are transferred in a reaction, it is referred to oxidation/reduction or redox.
What happen to atoms in an oxidation-reduction reaction?
The oxidation state of one atom increases while another decreases.
Reactions in which electrons are transferred between atoms?
These reactions are called redox reactions, where one atom or molecule loses electrons (oxidation) and another gains electrons (reduction). The atom or molecule that gains electrons is called the oxidizing agent, while the one that loses electrons is the reducing agent. This electron transfer leads to a change in oxidation states of the atoms involved.
Where can one learn more about oxidation reduction?
Information about oxidation reduction, a chemical reaction in which atoms have their oxidation state changed, can be found on various websites that are specialized in chemistry. Alternatively there are many chemistry publications that cover this theme.
Part of a reaction that involves only oxidation or reduction is a?
It's not entirely clear what the question is asking... but oxidation involves the loss of electrons from an atom or ion, and reduction involves the gain of electrons. The other parts of a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction may involve atoms forming and breaking bonds, but the oxidation or reduction part is just about losing or gaining electrons. You might be talking about what is called a "half-reaction." A half-reaction is the part of the reaction that is only either the oxidation step or the reduction step. Neither is a complete reaction, but put together the two half-reactions give the overall reactions. In the oxidation half-reaction, electrons come out as products, and in the reduction half-reaction electrons go in as reactants. Remember: OIL RIG Oxidation Is Loss; Reduction Is Gain.
What happens in a redox reaction?
Electrons are transferred between atoms.
What type of reaction occurs when iron mixes with oxygen?
it forms iron oxide, and it can/should form rust
Examples of non-redox reaction?
Formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O Dissolution of salt in water: NaCl(s) + H2O(l) → Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Formation of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen: N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
What happens to atoms in a oxidation reduction reaction?
The oxidation state of one atom increases while another decreases.
When does a redox reaction produce electricityOnly when an electrical device is attached Whenever electrons are transferred between atoms When electrons are transfered and a pathway for electrons is providedWhenever a pathway for electrons is provided?
A redox reaction contain oxidation and reduction half reaction you can prove it by using oxidation numbers
What happens to atoms in an oxidation-reduction reaction?
The oxidation state of one atom increases while another decreases.
What is made up if two atoms are joined together?
This is the definition of a compound: a substance that contains atoms of two or more chemical elements held together by chemical bonds.
