How can you prove with an example that conversion of an ion to an atom is an oxidation process?
The conversion of an ion to an atom is typically a reduction process, as it involves gaining electrons. However, oxidation generally refers to the loss of electrons. For example, the conversion of Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+}Cu2+ to Cu0\text{Cu}^0Cu0 by reduction involves the gain of electrons, not oxidation. To demonstrate oxidation, we would show an ion losing electrons. Related … Read more