Assignment Help-Why must the number of electrons lost equal the number of electrons gained in every redox reaction
Which element is oxidized in the following reaction:
Why must the number of electrons lost equal the number of electrons gained in every redox reaction? Use 3 – 4 sentences in your own words to address this question.
The following unbalanced equation describes the reaction that can occur when lead (II) sulfide reacts with oxygen gas to produce lead (II) oxide and sulfur dioxide gas:
PbS + O2 PbO + SO2
Balance the equation and describe in words the electron transfer(s) that takes place.
A radioactive nucleus alpha decays to yield a sodium-24 nucleus in 14.8 hours. What was the identity of the original nucleus? Show the nuclear equation that leads you to this answer.