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Reduction means a gain of electrons, which is what non-metals do in order to observe the "octet rule." For example, elemental chlorine has an oxidation number of 0. When chlorine gains an electron, it forms a -1 charged ion, so its oxidation number is now -1. From 0 to -1 is a numerical reduction, which is why it's called that.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoReduction of non metals is the same as reduction of anything else. It is the gain of electrons. For example, a chlorine atom will gain an election (be reduced) to become the chloride anion (Cl-).
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What are the metals and non metals in your body?
all are non metals
What is a reduction potential chart?
This is a table with values in volts for the standard reduction potentials of metals to a cathode.
Where are the metals and non metals on the periodic table?
metals on left, non-metals on right, some others in middle.
What happens to the atoms of non metals when non metals react with metals?
Atoms of non-metals usually gain or share electrons when they react with other atoms.
What are the names of the major categories of elements on the periodic table?
metals, non metals, metaloids
Should oxidation or reduction be done to extract metals from their compounds?
A reduction reaction is frequently used to obtain pure metals.
Are halogens metals or non non-metals?
Non metals
What properties do non metals have in common?
Elements that are classified as non-metals are characterized by a tendency to undergo chemical reactions in which they acquire electrons; this compares to metals which tend to lose electrons. In slightly more technical terms, this means that non-metals are oxidizing agents and metals are reducing agents; when you mix metals and non-metals together, they tend to react with each other, in what is sometimes called a redox reaction (reduction and oxidation). Other than that, non-metals are generally softer (or gaseous) and less shiny than metals are, they generally do not conduct electricity as well as metals do, they do not have the silvery color of metals.
Classes of elements?
Metals, non metals and metaloids (which have some of the properties of both metals and non metals).
Are metalloids metals non metals the same?
They are in between the metals and non metals
Are most of the element metals or non metals?
Non metals
Are noble gases non metals or metals?
non metals
What are the metals and non metals in your body?
all are non metals
Are tent poles made out of non metals or metals?
non metals
What is a reduction potential chart?
This is a table with values in volts for the standard reduction potentials of metals to a cathode.
Which are better metals or non metals?
My opinion would be metal. Since non metals are brittle and dull, I disagree with the non-metals.
Why is carbon reduction process not applicable for reduction of oxides of metals like Mn and Cr?
carbon can not reduce more electropositive metallic oxides like of Mn and Cr. Thus carbon reduction process not applicable for reduction of oxides of metals like Mn and Cr .
