Identify from the following reaction the reactants that undergo oxidation and reduction. 2Ag2O → 4 Ag + O2 ↑ - Science and Technology 1

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Identify from the following reaction the reactants that undergo oxidation and reduction.

2Ag₂O → 4 Ag + O₂ ↑

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In a reaction, silver oxide is changing to silver. That is, oxygen is being removed from silver oxide. Removal of oxygen from substance is called reduction, so silver oxide undergoes reduction.

Concept: Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Reactions

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