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An atom cannot receive an electron (be reduced) without another atom giving up an electron (be oxidized). In other words, it's impossible to have just a reduction because another atom needs to first give the electron up.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe single elements in the reactants will have oxidation numbers of 0. Once they are in a compound, they will have different oxidation numbers.
Not all combination reactions are redox reactions. If all the reactants are compounds, then they will not be redox reactions. For example:
CaO + SO2 --> CaSO3
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What makes balancing redox reactions different from balancing other reactions?
Balancing redox reactions is different from balancing other reactions because both the number of atoms and the amount of charge must be balanced.
What type of reactions occur when a chemical substance loses electrons to another substance?
If one substance is losing electrons (where it is gaining charge, or oxidizing), we must assume those electrons are going to another substance in the reaction, which will cause the charge to go down, or reduce. This type of equation is called a Redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction.
A single displacement reaction is always a redox reaction?
false for apex i think
Is the reaction between sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid a redox reaction?
Not technically. A neutralization reaction is the correct answer. NaOH + HCl --> NaCl + H2O Products of a neutralization reaction; a salt and water. In a redox reaction something must be oxidized and something must be reduced and oxidation states must be changed, so I am not too sure that is happening here.
Why the oxidation reduction titration must be in acidic medium?
Hydrogen ion (acid) has extra electrons which can be donated so the reaction can take place, whereas oxygen can accept those ions to form water in the product. That's why redox reactions always start of in a acidic solution and end up in a neutral/basic solution.
What needs to be considered balancing redox reactions?
The most important thing to consider is the number of electrons being transferred. Of course one also must consider the mass on each side of the equation.
What makes balancing redox reactions different from balancing other reactions?
Balancing redox reactions is different from balancing other reactions because both the number of atoms and the amount of charge must be balanced.
Must it be a acid or alkali base for reaction to occur?
An acid and an alkali/base takes place in a neutralization reaction. For reactions such as redox, precipitation etc. an acid or a base might not take place.
How are redox reactions involved in energy exchange?
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What type of reactions occur when a chemical substance loses electrons to another substance?
If one substance is losing electrons (where it is gaining charge, or oxidizing), we must assume those electrons are going to another substance in the reaction, which will cause the charge to go down, or reduce. This type of equation is called a Redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction.
What are the criteria for redox reaction?
electrons must be transfered from one atom to another
A single displacement reaction is always a redox reaction?
false for apex i think
What does the study of chemical reactions have to do with classification and prediction?
we must classify its human nature to organize. and also to predict
What does it take to be a welder?
to be a welder you must have very steady hands and good eye focus also you must know what process you are doing and what the reactions of this process are
What it takes to be a welder?
to be a welder you must have very steady hands and good eye focus also you must know what process you are doing and what the reactions of this process are
Does a redox reaction equation contains an oxidized product?
yes it does because if it is an redox reaction then something has to be getting reduced of oxygen, therefore the equation must contain oxygen in some type of form somewhere. Sorcha :)
Biochemical reactions in the body must occur in what?
Biochemical reactions in the body must occur in solution; otherwise, they cannot chemically react.
