2 Hg (l) + O2 (g) → 2 HgO (s)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Hg0 - 4 e- → 2 HgII (oxidation)
2 O0 + 4 e- → 2 O-II (reduction)
Hg is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Hg
- O2
Products:
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Hg0 - 4 e- → 2 HgII (oxidation)
2 O0 + 4 e- → 2 O-II (reduction)
Hg is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products: