Question

When steam is passed over red-hot coke, a mixture of hydrogen and
carbon monoxide is formed. Explain why this reaction is a redox reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon reacts with steam to form water gas. Water gas is the mixture of hydrogen(H2) and carbon monoxide(CO).

Answer 2

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An oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction is a type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species. An oxidation-reduction reaction is any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a molecule, atom, or ion changes by gaining or losing an electron.