Determine the oxidation state of N in the compounds in the reaction for the formation of nitric

Name: Problem 54, Chapter 24: Chemistry A Molecular Approach
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Description: Determine the oxidation state of N in the compounds in the reaction for the formation of nitric acid. Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent. 3 NO2(g)+H2 O(l) ⟶2 HNO3(l)+NO(g)

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Determine the oxidation state of N in the compounds in the...

Determine the oxidation state of $\mathrm{N}$ in the compounds in the reaction for the formation of nitric acid. Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent.
$$
3 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{HNO}_{3}(l)+\mathrm{NO}(g)
$$

Key Concepts

Oxidation State

The oxidation state is a value assigned to an element in a compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by the atom of that element. It is used to indicate the degree of oxidation (electron loss) of an atom in a chemical compound, and assigning correct oxidation states is essential for understanding electron transfer processes in chemical reactions.

Redox Reactions

Redox reactions (short for reduction-oxidation reactions) are chemical reactions in which electrons are transferred between species. In these reactions, one species undergoes oxidation (loses electrons) while another species undergoes reduction (gains electrons), making the analysis of oxidation states crucial for determining the reaction pathway.

Oxidizing Agent

An oxidizing agent is a substance that causes another substance to oxidize by accepting electrons; in doing so, the oxidizing agent itself gets reduced. Recognizing the oxidizing agent in a reaction involves identifying the species whose oxidation state decreases as it gains electrons.

Reducing Agent

A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons to another species, causing it to reduce; conversely, the reducing agent is oxidized as it loses electrons. The identification of the reducing agent requires analyzing the changes in oxidation state to determine which species increases its oxidation number.

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