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Multiple Choice
Determine if the following reaction represents an oxidation, reduction or neither.
A
Oxidation
B
Reduction
C
Neither
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the reactants and products in the chemical equation provided in the image. This will help in determining if there is any change in oxidation states.
Assign oxidation numbers to each element in the reactants and products. Remember that oxidation numbers are a way of keeping track of electrons in atoms.
Compare the oxidation numbers of each element in the reactants and products. Look for any changes in oxidation numbers, which indicate a transfer of electrons.
Determine if there is an increase in oxidation number for any element, which would indicate oxidation, or a decrease, which would indicate reduction.
If there are no changes in oxidation numbers for any of the elements, then the reaction is neither an oxidation nor a reduction.