Can the Hydroxide ion ever be reduced/oxidized?
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Isa Samad 1L
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Can the Hydroxide ion ever be reduced/oxidized?
Was wondering if hydroxide can ever participate in the exchange of electrons (oxidation/reduction) or if its only purpose is to keep charge balanced on both sides?
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Sara Varadharajulu
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Re: Can the Hydroxide ion ever be reduced/oxidized?
theoretically, I think that hydroxide ion can be reduced or oxidized, but I think it usually gains a proton to become h20.
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sahiltelang-Discussion 1J
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Re: Can the Hydroxide ion ever be reduced/oxidized?
technically, the hydrogen could gain an electron and then produce H2, but most problems that we deal with don't seem to be concerned with this.
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Yixin Angela Wang 2H
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Re: Can the Hydroxide ion ever be reduced/oxidized?
I think I've only ever seen hydroxide used to balance the charges, hydrogens, and oxygens.
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