S P Singh Solutions for Chapter: Chemical Bonding, Exercise 1: Intext Questions

Divide the following redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

$\mathrm{Zn}+{\mathrm{Cu}}^{2+}\to {\mathrm{Zn}}^{2+}+\mathrm{Cu}$

Divide the following redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

${\mathrm{Cl}}_2+2{\mathrm{Br}}^{-} \to {\mathrm{Br}}_2+ 2{\mathrm{CI}}^{-}$

Divide the following redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

${\mathrm{Sn}}^{2+}+2{\mathrm{Hg}}^{2+}\to {\mathrm{Sn}}^{4+}+{{\mathrm{Hg}}_2}^{2+}$

Divide the following redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

$2{\mathrm{Cu}}^{+}\to \mathrm{Cu}+{\mathrm{Cu}}^{2+}$

Potassium (at No. 19) and chlorine (at No. 17) react to form a compound. Explain on the basis of electronic concept:

oxidation

Potassium (at No. 19) and chlorine (at No. 17) react to form a compound. Explain on the basis of electronic concept:

reduction

Potassium (at No. 19) and chlorine (at No. 17) react to form a compound. Explain on the basis of electronic concept:

Oxidising agent

Potassium (at No. 19) and chlorine (at No. 17) react to form a compound. Explain on the basis of electronic concept:

Reducing agent