Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

by Brown, Theodore E.; LeMay, H. Eugene; Bursten, Bruce E.; Murphy, Catherine; Woodward, Patrick; Stoltzfus, Matthew E.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321910419

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 162: 4.96b

Answer

Nitrogen undergoes oxidation. Oxygen undergoes reduction.

Work Step by Step

Nitrogen in the second reaction changes it's oxidation state from +2 to +4. Oxygen in the second reaction changes it's oxidation state from 0 to -2.

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