Chapter 18, Problem 18.113CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced redox equation for the oxidation of ${\text{Fe}}^{\text{2+}}$ to ${\text{Fe}}^{\text{3+}}$ by aqueous ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{5}}$ if the byproducts are sulfate ion and water has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation reaction is the type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a molecule, atom or ion changes by losing or gaining of an electron.