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Reduction and Oxidation
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:17 pm
by Ryan Neis 2L
When an oxidation of an element increases is it oxidized or reduced?
Re: Reduction and Oxidation
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:20 pm
by Marina Georgies 1C
I assume you mean oxidation number/state. When it increases, the element is being oxidized, and when it decreases, reduced.
Re: Reduction and Oxidation
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:22 pm
by Emily Oren 3C
When the oxidation number increases, it is being oxidized, and if the oxidation number decreases, it is being reduced.
Re: Reduction and Oxidation
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:47 pm
by KayleeMcCord1F
Is it necessary to memorize the oxidation numbers for some elements?
Re: Reduction and Oxidation
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:12 pm
by Gevork 2E
KayleeMcCord1F wrote:Is it necessary to memorize the oxidation numbers for some elements?
I think that is useful to know the most common elements that we are going to be seeing. I think it will help in general with the material, and might help to solve problems faster. I wouldn't worry too much about it though.