Asked by Ky’Ree Tihoe on Jun 17, 2024
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How does the oxidation number of H change in the following reaction: CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O?
A) It goes from -1 to +1.
B) It goes from -2 to +2.
C) It does not change.
D) There is not enough information to tell.
Oxidation Number
A number assigned to an element in a chemical combination that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom of that element in the compound.
- Identify adjustments in oxidation numbers in the context of chemical reactions.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The oxidation number of hydrogen (H) does not change in the given reaction. In both reactants and products, hydrogen is in its usual +1 oxidation state.
Learning Objectives
- Identify adjustments in oxidation numbers in the context of chemical reactions.