Chemistry In Context
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Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
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Chapter 7, Problem 13Q
During the conversion of O2(g) to H2O(l) in a fuel cell, the following half-reaction takes place.
Does this half-reaction represent an example of oxidation or reduction? Explain.
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Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 7.2YTCh. 7.2 - Skill Building Coulombs The SI unit of electric...Ch. 7.2 - Prob. 7.4YTCh. 7.4 - Prob. 7.5YTCh. 7.4 - Scientific Practices The Shift from NiCd to NiMH...Ch. 7.5 - Scientific Practices The Battery in Your Car Lets...Ch. 7.7 - Prob. 7.9YTCh. 7.8 - Prob. 7.10YTCh. 7.9 - Prob. 7.11YTCh. 7.9 - Prob. 7.12YT
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