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प्रश्न
What do you understand by redox reactions?
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उत्तर
Transfer of electron(s) is involved in the formation of an electrovalent bond. The electropositive atom undergoes oxidation, while the electronegative atom undergoes reduction. This is known as a redox reaction.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the basic tendency of an atom which makes it to combine with other atoms.
Among the following compounds identify the compound that has all three bonds (ionic, covalent and coordinate bond).
Element X is a metal with a valency 2; Y is a non-metal with a valency 3.
(a) Write an equation to show how Y forms as ion
(b) If Y is a diatomic gas, write an equation for the direct combination of X and Y to form a compound.
How many atoms of each kind are present in the following molecule:
Calcium oxide
State the following is a reduction reaction or oxidation reaction.
\[\ce{A^3+ + e- -> A^2+}\]
How are X-rays produced?
Define the term:
orbit
Complete the following table relating to the atomic structure of some elements.
|
Element Symbol |
Atomic Number |
Mass Number |
Numbers of neutrons |
Number of Electrons |
Number of Protons |
|
Li |
3 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
Cl |
17 |
|
20 |
|
|
|
Na |
|
|
12 |
|
11 |
|
Al |
|
27 |
|
|
13 |
|
S |
|
32 |
16 |
|
|
How do atoms attain noble gas configurations?
Give the orbital diagram of the following:
Nitrogen
State the type of bonding in the following molecules.
Water,
Explain the following:
Carbon-12 and carbon-14 both show similar chemical properties.
Identify the following reaction as either oxidation or reduction:
O + 2e- → O2-
Identify the following reaction as either oxidation or reduction:
Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+
Draw the geometric atomic structure of the following atom showing the number of electrons, protons and neutrons in them:
\[\ce{^39_19K}\]
______ is the only noble gas that does not have eight electrons in its valence shell.
Match the following:
| 1. | Atomic bond | a. | Oxygen and hydrogen |
| 2. | Atoms with different electronegativities | b. | acceptor bond |
| 3. | An atom that accepts electron pair | c. | covalent bond |
| 4. | Rusting of iron | d. | donor atom |
| 5. | An atom that provides electron pair | e. | oxidation |
| f. | ionic bond |
How many atoms of each kind are present in the following molecule:
Chlorine
How many electrons are required or released by each atom in water molecule to attain the nearest noble gas configuration?
