Question

. What are redox reactions? Explain with an example. Also label the following in your example:

a) The substance oxidized

b) The substance reduced

c) Oxidizing agent

d) Reducing agent

Answer 1

redox reactions are those reactions in which oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously

CuO +H2 ----- Cu + H2O

the substance which get oxygen is called the substance oxidized.

the substance which got reduced is called reduced substance.

the substance having oxygen is call oxidizing agent


the substance having reduced is called reducing agent.

Answer 2

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Those chemical reactions in which oxidation and reduction take place with together are called redox reactions.

For example- CuO + H2 arrow Cu + H2O

CuO and Cu removal of O2.


The substance which gives oxygen for oxidation is called oxidising agent.

The substance which gives hydrogen for reduction is called reducing agent.