Explain the "Reduction'' in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples.
Reduction is the loss of oxygen.
For example :
$(i)$ $\mathop {C{O_2}\, + \,{H_2}\, \to \,CO}\limits_{{\text{Removal of oxygen - reduction}}} \, + \,{H_2}O$
$(ii)$ $\mathop {CuO\, + {H_2}\,\xrightarrow{\Delta }\,Cu}\limits_{{\text{Loss of oxgyen - reduction}}} \, + \,{H_2}O$
In equation $(i)$, $CO_2$ is reduced to $CO$ and in equation $(ii)$, $CuO$ is reduced to $Cu$.
Write the balanced equation for the following chemical reactions.
$(i)$ Hydrogen $+$ Chlorine $\to $ Hydrogen chloride
$(ii)$ Barium chloride $+$ Aluminium sulphate $\to $ Barium sulphate $+$ Aluminium chloride
$(iii)$ Sodium $+$ Water $\to $ Sodium hydroxide $+$ Hydrogen
A shiny brown coloured element $‘X’$ on heating in air becomes black in colour. Name the element $‘X’$ and the black coloured compound formed.
Write one equation each for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity.
Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen. Why ?
What is a balanced chemical equation ? Why should chemical equations be balanced ?