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How does one recognize a redox state?

A redox state can be recognized by observing changes in oxidation states of elements in a chemical reaction. If an element loses electrons, it is oxidized and its oxidation state increases; if it gains electrons, it is reduced and its oxidation state decreases. Additionally, the presence of oxidizing and reducing agents can indicate a redox reaction, with oxidizing agents causing oxidation and reducing agents facilitating reduction. Analyzing half-reactions can further clarify the redox processes occurring in the system.


Do oxidizing and reducing agents have to be reactants?

No, there are other types of chemical reactions besides oxidation-reduction (or redox) reactions. For example, there are polymerization reactions. Dissociation can be the reversal of an oxidation reduction reaction, most often caused by heat, although there are other ways to make molecules dissociate. Electricity can be used to force chemicals to react in certain ways that have nothing to do with oxidation reduction. Some reactions are driven by entropy rather than by oxidation reduction. Systems tend toward a more random state.


Why burning of fuel in oxygen and rusting of iron are considered as redox reaction?

There is a transfer of electrons during both reactions and that is what a redox reaction is.


Where does Redox occur in bacteria?

The Redox 'Battlefield' is the Redox reactions mediated by bacteria.


What are the criteria for redox reaction?

Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between reactants, resulting in changes in oxidation states. The key criteria for a redox reaction include: the presence of a reducing agent that loses electrons and an oxidizing agent that gains electrons, and the overall change in oxidation states during the reaction.

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Strengths of oxidizing and reducing agents?

One way to quantify whether a substance is a strong oxidizing agent or a strongreducing agent is to use the oxidation-reduction potential or redox potential. Strong oxidizing agents have low electron-transfer potential.


What are some basic solution practice problems involving redox reactions?

Some basic solution practice problems involving redox reactions include balancing redox equations, determining oxidation numbers, and identifying the oxidizing and reducing agents. These problems help students understand how electrons are transferred between reactants in a chemical reaction.


Do oxidizing and reducing agents have to be reactants?

No, there are other types of chemical reactions besides oxidation-reduction (or redox) reactions. For example, there are polymerization reactions. Dissociation can be the reversal of an oxidation reduction reaction, most often caused by heat, although there are other ways to make molecules dissociate. Electricity can be used to force chemicals to react in certain ways that have nothing to do with oxidation reduction. Some reactions are driven by entropy rather than by oxidation reduction. Systems tend toward a more random state.


Is feso4 reducing agent?

Yes, FeSO4 (iron (II) sulfate) is a reducing agent. In redox reactions, it can undergo oxidation itself to reduce another substance.


Is propane an oxidizing agent?

No it is not. Propane can be used as fuel during oxidation reaction however it is not an oxidizing agent. In a redox reaction such as combustion, propane acts as a reducing agent. Common agents are O2 and O3.


What transfers energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reaction?

Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.


Why burning of fuel in oxygen and rusting of iron are considered as redox reaction?

There is a transfer of electrons during both reactions and that is what a redox reaction is.


What transfers energy from glucose to other molecule during redox reaction in cells?

Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.


What transfers energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reaction in cells?

Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.


What transfers energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reaction cells in?

Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.


Where does Redox occur in bacteria?

The Redox 'Battlefield' is the Redox reactions mediated by bacteria.


Are substance considered reducing fehlings test also the substance reducing in benedicts test?

yes.