Question

Why must oxidation and reduction occur together in a reaction?Give an example. What is the oxidizing agent? What is the reducing agent?

Post a thorough initial response to the discussion question (at least 7-10 sentences, or approximately 150-200 words).

Answer 1

oxidation = loosing of electron

reduction = gaining of electron.

so a chemical reaction takes place when the transfer of electron occurs. so in the reaction, one species gives the electron(s) and other one gains the electron

for example - Na + Cl2 = 2 NaCl

here Na gives the electron and chlorine receives the electron in this way, In the chemical reaction oxidation and reduction together occurs in a reaction