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प्रश्न
In term of electron transfer, define
Reduction
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उत्तर
Reduction is defined as the phenomenon in which an atom gains an electron to form a negatively charged ion called an anion.
During the formation of ionic bond one atom undergoes oxidation while another atom undergoes reduction.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following:
| Sodium | Phosphorus | Carbon | |
| Formula of chloride | |||
| Nature of bonding | |||
| Physical state of chloride |
The following table shows the electronic configuration of the elements W, X, Y, Z:
|
Element |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
|
Electronic |
2,8,1 |
2,8,7 |
2,5 |
1 |
Answer the following questions based on the table above:
What is the formula of the compound formed between X and Z.
Define the term:
orbit
Explain fractional atomic mass. What is the fractional mass of chlorine?
Name the following:
Metal with valency 2
Give reason
Argon does not react.
Choose the correct option
Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of potassium?
Give the orbital diagram of the following:
Magnesium chloride
Complete the table give below.
| Element |
Atomic number |
Electron distribution | Valence electrons | Lewis dot structure |
| Lithium | 3 | 1s22s1 | ||
| Boron | 5 | 1s22s22p1 | ||
| Oxygen | 8 | 1s22s22p4 |
Elements A, B and C have atomic number 17, 19 and 10 respectively.
State which one is a metal.
