2007-07-12 06:00:25 · 5 answers · asked by Aqua 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
this term, i've read in atomic structure.
can u relate it to that?
2007-07-12 06:06:26 · update #1
making a molecule smaller or less complex through a chemical reaction. When the product is smaller or less complex then the reactants.
2007-07-12 06:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by wisemancumth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reducing effect means gaining electrons (e-) opposite of that is oxidation which is loss of (e-) it doesn't seem to make sense that reduction is a gain of (e-) intuitively you would think that reduction is a loss of (e-) but don't think about it as (e-) loss or gain but charge electrons have (-) negative charge so if you lose and (e-) you are losing a negative charge therefore you will get a higher number example if you have the number 0 and lose and e- you have lost negative one so 0 + (-1) = -1 so your charge number is reduced (going down in charge)
the exact opposite is oxidation 0 - (-1)= +1 now the charge number is higher in charge and shows a loss of (e-)
I know this sounds confusing but i hope it helps
2007-07-12 13:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by kikol 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Removal of O2 or in a more modern way, addition of electrons.
2007-07-12 13:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the gain of an electron.
2007-07-12 13:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Removal of oxygen.
2007-07-12 13:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Devarat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋