Question

which ion is oxidised explain your answer

Answer 1

Explanation:

the compound which losses it's electrons is said to be oxidized

Answer 2

3N

2

H

4

+2BrO

3

−

→3N

2

+2Br

−

+6H

2

O.

Oxidised- N

2

H

4

The oxidation number of N increases from -2 to 0. Thus, N itself is oxidised and acts as reducing agent.

Reduced- BrO

3

−

. The oxidation number of Br decreases from +5 to -1. Thus, Br itself is reduced and acts as oxidising agent.

Note:

Any species that is oxidised acts as reducing agent.

Any species that is reduced acts as oxidising agent.