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Explain Oxidation and Reduction takes place simultaneously

Explain Oxidation and Reduction takes place simultaneously

Subject: Chemistry

Based on the Classical concept: We know that when an oxidizing substance oxidizes another substance than that oxidizing substance donates electro-negative atom or radical to the other substances or accepts electro-positive atom or radical. As…

What is redox reaction?

What is redox reaction?

Subject: Chemistry

The word redox is formed by the combination of two words which are reduction and oxidation. That means, red from reduction combines with ox from oxidation producing redox. So, the reaction in which reduction and…

What is oxidation number?

What is oxidation number?

Subject: Chemistry

Oxidation number Positive or negative charge number in the cation and anion produced in the reactions of the related elements is called oxidation number. Rules for determining oxidation number of an element: The following general…

What is Reduction

What is Reduction

Subject: Chemistry

Reduction According to the old (classical) concept, it is defined as the process which involves the addition of hydrogen or any other electro-positive element or radical to an element or a compound or the removal…

What is Oxidation?

What is Oxidation?

Subject: Chemistry

Oxidation According to the classical concept of oxidation, it may be defined as “Oxidation” is a process which involves the addition of oxygen or any other electronegative element or radical to an element or a…