hydrogen increases lose reducing agent decreases gain oxygen oxidizing agent electrons Oxidation is defined as loss of or addition of or removal of from a species. During oxidation, oxidation number of the element and the substance that is oxidized acts as a/an Oxidizing agent is a substance which can electrons easily.

hydrogen increases lose reducing agent decreases gain oxygen oxidizing agent electrons Oxidation is defined as loss of or addition of or removal of from a species. During oxidation, oxidation number of the element and the substance that is oxidized acts as a/an Oxidizing agent is a substance which can electrons easily.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305079373

Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley

Publisher:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley

Chapter4: Reactions In Aqueous Solution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 63QAP: Consider the following balanced redox reaction in basic medium....

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