Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Chapter 4, Problem 115
Where in the periodic table are the most easily reduced elements found? The most easily oxidized?
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Phosphorus can have several different oxidation numbers ranging in value from -3 to +5. (a) When phosphorus burns in air or oxygen, it yields either tetraphosphorus hexoxide or tetraphosphorus decoxide. Write the formula and give the oxidation number for each compound.
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Phosphorus can have several different oxidation numbers ranging in value from -3 to +5. (b) Based on oxidation numbers, which phosphorus oxide compound from part (a) was formed by combustion with a limited supply of oxygen?
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Where in the periodic table are the best reducing agents found? The best oxidizing agents?
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In each of the following instances, tell whether the substance gains electrons or loses electrons in a redox reaction.
(a) An oxidizing agent
(b) A reducing agent
(c) A substance undergoing oxidation
(d) A substance undergoing reduction
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Tell for each of the following substances whether the oxidation number increases or decreases in a redox reaction.
(a) An oxidizing agent
(b) A reducing agent
(c) A substance undergoing oxidation
(d) A substance undergoing reduction
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Which element is oxidized and which is reduced in each of the following reactions? (a)
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