Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 162: 4.96b

Answer

Nitrogen undergoes oxidation. Oxygen undergoes reduction.

Work Step by Step

Nitrogen in the second reaction changes it's oxidation state from +2 to +4. Oxygen in the second reaction changes it's oxidation state from 0 to -2.
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