Chemistry, asked by shri2002chan, 1 year ago

2N+O2-Na2O name the substance oxidised and reduced

24khanak: equation is wrong

24khanak: how can nitrogen be converted into sodium

shri2002chan: This reaction is in my book..may be printing problem..

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24khanak: it maybe is Na +O2---> NaO2

24khanak: Na+O2-NaO2

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Answered by 24khanak

I am taking the equation as. Na+O2=NaO2
then Oxygen is being reduced and Sodium is being oxidised

Answered by RomeliaThurston

Answer: Sodium is getting oxidized and oxygen is getting reduced.

Explanation:

Oxidized species are the species which undergo oxidation reaction. These reactions are defined as the reactions in which an element looses its electrons and forms a positive ion. The oxidation state of these species gets increased.

Reduced species are the species which undergo reduction reaction. These reactions are defined as the reactions in which an element gains electrons and forms a negative ion. The oxidation state of these species gets reduced.

For the given chemical reaction:

$4Na+O_2\rightarrow 2Na_2O$

On reactant side:

Oxidation state of sodium = 0

Oxidation state of oxygen = 0

On Product side:

Oxidation state of sodium = +1

Oxidation state of oxygen = -2

As, the oxidation state of sodium is increased, it is getting oxidized and oxidation state of oxygen is reduced, it is getting reduced.

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