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Oxidation is an element or an ion getting a positive charge by removing valence electrons and Reduction is an element or an ion getting a negative charge by gaining free electrons. In chemical reactions reduction occurs by gaining the free electrons emitted by oxidation. Therefor oxidation and reduction proceed simultaneously.
Oxidation is an element or an ion getting a positive charge by removing valence electrons and Reduction is an element or an ion getting a negative charge by gaining free electrons. In chemical reactions reduction occurs by gaining the free electrons emitted by oxidation. Therefor oxidation and reduction proceed simultaneously.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoOxidation is an element or an ion getting a positive charge by removing valence electrons and Reduction is an element or an ion getting a negative charge by gaining free electrons. In chemical reactions reduction occurs by gaining the free electrons emitted by oxidation. Therefor oxidation and reduction proceed simultaneously.
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HCl plus NaOH reduction or oxidation?
It is neither oxidation nor reduction it is simply a double displacement reaction.
What do half reactions show?
They show the oxidation an reduction halves of a reaction
What is true of both galvanic and electrolytic cells?
*electrolytic cells Oxidation occurs at the cathode
Is the Williamson ether synthesis of Phenacetin an oxidation reduction or neither?
Oxidation
Pb2 plus yields Pb4 plus is this oxidation or reduction?
oxidation
How to find the Oxidation and reduction?
oxidation is the taking away of an electron, while reduction is gaining and electron
Concept of oxidation and reduction?
a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction
HCl plus NaOH reduction or oxidation?
It is neither oxidation nor reduction it is simply a double displacement reaction.
What are the differences between fatty acid synthesis and beta-oxidation?
Beta Oxidation--> Oxidation, Hydrolysis, Oxidation, Cleavage Fatty Acid Synthesis--> Cyle transferase, Dehydration, Reduction, Reduction
Is reduction physical or chemical?
Reduction, the opposite of oxidation, is chemical.
When an atom looses an electron what is called?
It would be a positive ion, which is called an anion. (pronounced an-ion)
Is it possible to have a reaction in which oxidation takes place but reduction does not?
Oxidation is characterized by the loss of electrons, and reduction is characterized by the gain of electrons. Since there must be an electron loser and an electron receiver, oxidation and reduction are always complimentary.
How do the definitions of oxidation and reduction differ?
Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom or ion. Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
How do you figure out if a reaction is an oxidation or reduction reaction?
OIL RIG Oxidation is Loss Reduction is Gain... That's all I know =)
Oxidation takes place at anode and reduction at cathode?
Oxidation takes place at anode and reduction at cathode - yes, it is correct.
What do half reactions show?
They show the oxidation an reduction halves of a reaction
Why use half equations in oxidation and reduction?
Because oxidation and reduction reactions can be separated from each other in space by the use of at least two electrodes, oxidation occurring at the surface of one electrode and reduction at the surface of another.
