What are redox reactions. Explain with suitable examples
Answers
Answered by
9
Redox reactions are the reactions in which the oxidation and reduction process are carried out simultaneously i.e. one reactant is getting reduced while the other gets oxidized. Such reactions are called oxidation reduction reactions or redox reactions .
Oxidation - Oxidation is defined as a process that involves a gain of oxygen or a loss of hydrogen and loss of electrons
Reduction - It is defined as a process that involves gain of hydrogen and electrons and loss of oxygen.
Oxidation - Oxidation is defined as a process that involves a gain of oxygen or a loss of hydrogen and loss of electrons
Reduction - It is defined as a process that involves gain of hydrogen and electrons and loss of oxygen.
Answered by
1
An Oxidation -Reduction reaction (redox) is a type of chemical reaction which involves the transfer of electron between two species.An Oxidation -Reduction reaction (redox) is a type of chemical reaction in which the Oxidation number of a molecule,atom or ion changes by gaining or losing an electron.
Similar questions