Chemistry · Electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, rules for assigning oxidation number and balancing of redox reactions

Choose the chemical properties of metals and non-metals with reference to electr

Choose the chemical properties of metals and non-metals with reference to electrochemical nature.

  • A. Both are reducing agent
  • B. Both are oxidising agent
  • C. Metal acts as reducing agent while non metals acts as oxidising agent
  • D. Non-metal acts as reducing agent while metals acts as oxidising agent

Step-by-step solution

In electrochemistry, metals are electropositive and tend to lose electrons, acting as reducing agents. Non-metals are electronegative and tend to gain electrons, acting as oxidizing agents.
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