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प्रश्न
What do you understand by redox reactions? Explain oxidation and reduction in terms of loss or gain of electrons.
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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 process.
Oxidation: In the electronic concept, oxidation is a process in which an atom or ion loses electron(s).
Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-
Reduction: In the electronic concept, the reduction is a process in which an atom or ion accepts electron(s).
Cu2+ + 2e-→ Cu
संबंधित प्रश्न
Elements A, B and C have atomic number 17, 19 and 10 respectively.
State which one is a non-metal.
Match the atomic number 4, 8, 14, 15 and 19 with each of the following:
(a) A solid non-metal of valelncy 3.
(b) A gas of valency 2.
(c) A metal of valency 1.
(d) A non-metal of valency 4
Give electron dot diagram of the following:
methane
In term of electron transfer, define Oxidation
An element with the atomic number 19 will most likely combine chemically with the element whose atomic number is
State the following is a reduction reaction or oxidation reaction.
\[\ce{Fe^2+ - e- -> Fe^3+}\]
Element M forms a chloride with the formula MCl2 which is solid with a high melting point. What type of bond is in MCl2. Write the formula of the compound when M combines with sulphur, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Draw the geometric atomic structure of the three isotopes of hydrogen and the two isotopes of chlorine.
______ theory explains the formation of molecules.
| Name of compound | Type of compound | |
| a. | Sodium chloride | ______ |
| b. | ______ | co-ordinate covalent compound |
| c. | Methane | ______ |
| d. | Fluorine molecule | ______ |
