ZnO(s) + CO(g) → Zn(s) + CO\(_2\)(g)
In the reaction above, Zinc has been

stilinski124

10 years ago

Oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen

transfer

Definitions

Oxidation is gain of oxygen.

Reduction is loss of oxygen.

Kayden

5 years ago

Zn wasn't reduced. ZnO wqs reduced..

please explain

KnightsOfNor

3 years ago

ZnO + CO ––> Zn + CO2

1. Every Free Element=0
2. Every Compound without an Ion=0

Now for ZnO, notice that O= –2 so Zn= 2+ to make the Compound equal 0
Then for Zn=0 (ref to 1.)
If you dont know what this means, use your number line.
Zn went from +2 to 0 so using your number line, it went to the left hand side (Reduction)

This is explanation in vivid but professional way. Hope it helps!

stvic

12 years ago

ZnO increased from -2 to 0, which means reduction,it gained electron