Which species is produced when a hydrogen atom is oxidized?
a- H:H (notice two dots)
b- H:- (notice two dots)
c- H. (notice one dot)
d- H+ (notice no dots)
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2007-12-31 08:01:27 · 2 answers · asked by person 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
d - H+ Oxidation is the loss of electrons. In this case an 'H' atom has lost its electron to become 'H+'.
2007-12-31 08:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a neutral state, hydrogen has one proton and one electron. Because protons are positive and electrons are negative, they cancel one another out. If "." represents an electron, then a neutral hydrogen is H.
When a species is oxidized, that means that it becomes more positive, or loses electrons. To indicate an oxidized atom, there are fewer "." and a "+" is added. Therefore, when H loses one electron, it has none left. So, the proper notation for an oxidized H atom is H+, or answer "d."
These are pretty basic questions, so if you are having difficulty with them, you should speak to your teacher.
2007-12-31 16:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋