Why?
2007-01-08 10:40:55 · 4 answers · asked by piangpiang 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No.
Redox reactions involve a change in the oxidation state of more than one of the participants.
Not all chemical reactions involve this.
NaOH + HCl => NaCl +H2O is an example where the oxidation states of sodium, hydrogen, chlorine and oxygen are all unchanged.
2007-01-08 10:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not all reaction are redox. Reaction between metals and non-metals are only redox reaction Redox means reduction and oxidation, which is the gain or loss of electron forming and ionic bond. Oxidation=loss of electrons Reduction= gain of electrons e.g.a rection between a nonmetal and metal is known as redox reaction. Metals are oxidized Non-metasl are reduced There is change in oxidation state. However in non-metals there is a covalent bonding, electrons are not gained or lost but instead is shared. This is not a redox reaction. Remember : Redox must involve metals. Metals are resposible for any redox reaction
2016-05-23 15:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Renee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i'm not sure if all reactions involve redox (oxidation-reduction), let me try to reason it out. if oxidation is the loss of electrons, and reduction is the gail of electrons and then yes, this i what chemical reactions are all about but on the other hand NO which is my final answer, for example during electrostatic interations the molecules are attracted to each other by electrostatic forces, a reaction but not redox. i hope i helped. good luck.
2007-01-08 10:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-01-08 10:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sheen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋