Asked by Emma
What element is undergoing oxidation (if any) in the following reaction?
CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) ¨ CO2(g) + 2 H2O(g)
CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) ¨ CO2(g) + 2 H2O(g)
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Answered by
DrBob222
Find the element that is losing electrons. Here is a hint.
C has an oxidation state of -4 on the left; +4 on the right.
H is +1 on both sides.
O is zero on the left and =2 on the right.
For C and O, one lost electrons and one gained electrons.
C has an oxidation state of -4 on the left; +4 on the right.
H is +1 on both sides.
O is zero on the left and =2 on the right.
For C and O, one lost electrons and one gained electrons.
Answered by
TyBreezy
Carbon is the element undergoing oxidation
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