Asked by Celene Acuna on May 15, 2024

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How does the oxidation number of O change in the following reaction:
2 C2H6 + 7 O2 → 4 CO2 + 6 H2O?

Oxidation Number

An indicator of how much an atom in a substance has been oxidized, shown by the quantity of electrons it has either gained or lost.

Reaction

A reaction involves the transformation of one or more substances into different substances through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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Jayleen MarieMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
It changes from 0 to -2.