Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solutions - Questions & Problems - Page 160: 4.41

Answer

We know that it is not possible because the oxidation and reduction occur at the same time. If one element oxidizes in the reaction, the other element will be reduced. We also know that the oxidation is a loss of electrons; hence, electrons lost will be gained by another element in the reaction.

Work Step by Step

We know that it is not possible because the oxidation and reduction occur at the same time. If one element oxidizes in the reaction, the other element will be reduced. We also know that the oxidation is a loss of electrons; hence, electrons lost will be gained by another element in the reaction.
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