Hey guys, I am having trouble understanding the process for oxidation numbers. I
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Hey guys, I am having trouble understanding the process for oxidation numbers. I am getting some right but can someone please help me with these questions? Thanks
1b.
3.
What is the oxidation number of oxygen on the reactant side in the following equations?
3a. C+O2>CO2
3b. O2+H2>H2O2
3c.O2+2F2>2OF2
4a.
4b.
In the following reaction, which element is oxidized?
C6H5CHO+C6H5COOOH?2C6H5COOH
5b.
In the following reaction, which element is reduced?
C6H5CHO+C6H5COOOH?2C6H5COOH
5c.
In the following reaction, which element is oxidized?
2C2H5OH+2Na?2C2H5ONa+H2
5d.
In the following reaction, which element is reduced?
2C2H5OH+2Na?2C2H5ONa+H2
6.
Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent in each reaction.
6a.
H2+FeO?H2O+Fe
6b.
S8+8Cl2?8SCl2
6c.
C+H2O?CO+H2
6d.
2HClO4+Ca?Ca(ClO4)2+H2
Thank you!
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Hey guys, I am having trouble understanding the process for oxidation numbers. I