What is an oxidation reaction? Give an example of oxidation reaction. Is oxidation an exothermic or an endothermic reaction?
Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, resulting in an increase in its oxidation state. This process involves the transfer of electrons from the substance being oxidized to another substance, which is typically a molecule that gains those electrons, known as the reducing agent. In simpler terms, oxidation is the loss of electrons.
Here's a general representation of an oxidation reaction:
Substance being oxidized
→
Oxidation state increases (loses electrons)
Substance being oxidized→Oxidation state increases (loses electrons)
Which of the following is likely to be least stable?
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Which of the following is not a Lewis acid?
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Which of the following is not a property of compounds?
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Which of the following is polar?
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Which of the following metals exists in their native state in nature?
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (iv)
D. (iii) and (iv)
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