Question
In the reaction that forms aluminum nitride from its elements, which element is being oxidized?
Answers
DrBob222
Al + N2 ==> Al3N2 (not balanced)
Al is zero on the left and +3 on the right. N is zero on the left and -3 on the left. Oxidation is the loss of electrons; reduction is the gain of electrons.
Al is zero on the left and +3 on the right. N is zero on the left and -3 on the left. Oxidation is the loss of electrons; reduction is the gain of electrons.