Please explain Redox reaction in terms of loss ang gain of electrons
Asked by Bruno1 | 10th Sep, 2009, 05:58: PM
Expert Answer:
Those reactions in which a substance loses electrons and gets oxidised is called an oxidation reaction.
Example: Ca
Ca2+ + 2e-
Those reactions in which a substance gains electrons and gets reduced is called a reduction reaction.
Example: Ca2+ + 2e-Ca
Answered by | 11th Sep, 2009, 09:21: AM
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