1.

Explain.the terms with example in each case : i) oxidation & ii) Reduction.

Answer»

i) Oxidation: It is a process in which
a) oxygen or any electronegative element is added up
b) hydrogen or any electropositive element is removed.
Eg: Sulphur + Oxygen → Sulphur dioxide
S + O2 → SO2 ( Addition of oxygen to sulphur)

ii) Reduction: It is a process in which
a) hydrogen or an electropositive element is added up
b) oxygen or electronegative element is removed.
Eg: Hydrogen reacts with chlorine to form Hydrogen chloride.
Cl2(g) + H2(g) → 2HCl(g) ( Addition of hydrogen to chlorine)



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions