<p>Is the following reaction an oxidation reaction or reduction reaction? </p>
<p>Ni(s)--->Ni^(2+)(aq)+2e-</p>
<p>Oxidation...</p>
<p>wanna keep all your chem problems on one page please? this is chem post number 3</p>
<p>Definitely oxidation.</p>
<p>oxidation is loss (of electrons)
reduction is gain (of electrons)</p>
<p>why are you asking this if you are in ADVANCED PLACEMENT chemistry?</p>
<p>Well, he might not be in AP Chem...not everyone is in AP everything. But I am astounded at his lack of ability to solve basic redox reactions. I would understand if it was something like equilibrium, however.</p>
<p>He might not be in AP Chem?</p>
<p>Then explain the title of the thread.</p>
<p>I did not see that...
And at the rate you are going, you will surpass celebrian25 if you can keep that rate up for three months (95.95 posts/day).</p>
<p>Leo says Ger!! (Loss of Electrons is Oxidation.....Gain of Electrons is Reduction! :) )</p>
<p>this problem is oxidation</p>
<p>oh yeah. my chem teacher always said stupid stuff like that. but i think it's pointless for something so easy to remember. she said that phrase like a man, but i liked her a lot lol</p>
<p>OIL RIG is also another one, although I personally prefer LEO says GER.</p>
<p>(In case anyone didn't catch on, Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain - of electrons)</p>
<p>Strange, the original poster made a topic about which schedule he should choose next year, and AP Chemistry was on it. Did you decide to take it early? Maybe that wasn't so wise :/</p>
<p>^ Good spotting Hazhulkhen! Maybe he meant Advanced Preparation Chemistry? Maybe it's an AP Prep class; we have 1 ap prep class offered.</p>
<p>He asked a question and he got his question answered. oO; I don't see what's the big deal.</p>
<p>PUNkiiE, if you don't see a big deal, why are you commenting on the topic? Not to be mean, but if this kid is struggling with determining which reactions are oxidation, which are reduction, he will have a miserable time with the AP. We are here to advise him, if he plans to take the test.</p>
<p>Because it's a free country? How are you advising him? I don't see your advice as tips or hints to do better on an AP Chem. Maybe he will have a miserable time with the AP or maybe he will not.</p>
<p>okay okay, calm down. We were just speculating as to why he couldn't answer such a simple question. No need to get all worked up dear. :)</p>
<p>O_O Dear? LOL You better not be my grandma. xD Answer a simple question? Because he's not even in AP Chem. Maybe he is self-studying. xP Duuuhhhh! ;D</p>
<p>LEOGONRA and GERLONOA</p>
<p>can somone explain me why is it a oxidation? i havent taken chemisty in a while.....is it because NI is solid, then goes to aqueos form?.....i have forgotten everythin in chemisitry cause of physics....can anyone explain it to me</p>