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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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Elements A, B and C have atomic number 17, 19 and 10 respectively.
- State which one is:
- a non-metal
- a metal,
- chemically inert?
-
Write down the formula of the compound formed by two of the above elements.
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
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.
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.
Elements X, Y, and Z have atomic numbers 6, 9 and 12 respectively. Which one :
State type of bond between Y and Z and give its molecular formula.
State the following is a reduction reaction or oxidation reaction.
\[\ce{Fe^2+ - e- -> Fe^3+}\]
State the following is a reduction reaction or oxidation reaction.
\[\ce{A^3+ + e- -> A^2+}\]
Name the following:
Metal with valency 2
Give a reason
Physical properties of isotopes are different.
Explain
Octet rule for the formation of sodium chloride
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 |
|
|
Potassium (at No.19) and chlorine (at No.17) react to form a compound. Explain the formation of the compound on the basis of oxidation.
An element M burns in oxygen to form an ionic compound MO. Write the formula of the compounds formed if this element is made to continue with chlorine and sulfur separately.
Give the orbital diagram of the following:
Nitrogen
Identify the following reaction as either oxidation or reduction:
Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-
Elements with stable electronic configurations have eight electrons in their valence shell. They are ______.
Complete the table give below.
| Element |
Atomic number |
Electron distribution | Valence electrons | Lewis dot structure |
| Lithium | 3 | 1s22s1 | ||
| Boron | 5 | 1s22s22p1 | ||
| Oxygen | 8 | 1s22s22p4 |
Complete the following table:
| Atoms | Atomic number | Electron distribution | |
| 1. | O | 8 | ______ |
| 2. | N | ______ | ______ |
| 3. | ______ | 17 | ______ |
| 4. | ______ | ______ | 2,8,2 |
How many atoms of each kind are present in the following molecule:
carbon tetrachloride
How many electrons are required or released by each atom in water molecule to attain the nearest noble gas configuration?
