Write two examples of everyday life where redox reactions are taking place
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RUSTING OF IRON:- When iron objects are exposed to humid air a red brown flaky substance of iron oxide Fe2O3 is formed along with iron hydroxide (Fe(OH)3)
In total here iron is oxidised and oxygen is also reduced simultaneously.
REDUCTION OF JEWELLERY:- Mostly Silver jewellery tarnishes due to reaction of H2S gas of the air and silver is oxidised to silver sulphide
In total here iron is oxidised and oxygen is also reduced simultaneously.
REDUCTION OF JEWELLERY:- Mostly Silver jewellery tarnishes due to reaction of H2S gas of the air and silver is oxidised to silver sulphide
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The Redox reaction are very common in industry in our daily activity as well as in the body of Living Organism. Some Redox reaction are very useful and some are harmful also. People often talk about the oxidant in human body.
Oxidant are the chemical substance which have adverse effect on the physiology and can damage the body tissue by oxidation. It is believed that premature ageing is due to increase in the oxidation.
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