Intext : Explain with example oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously

Question

Explain with example, oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously.

Answer

Redox reaction is a reaction in which oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously.

For example: The formation of Magnesium oxide from Mg and O₂ is a redox reaction.

2Mg + O₂ = 2MgO

Here magnesium is oxidised by loss of two electrons per atom to form Mg²⁺ ion and oxygen gains two electrons per atom O^2- ion.

2Mg – 4e → 2Mg²⁺ (Oxidation)

O₂ + 4e → 2O^2- (reduction)