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c23

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theory Q
« on: October 12, 2009, 07:38:57 pm »
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is a "reducing agent" the same as a reductant?

could someone explain why they are the same? i'm kind of confused with it as i thought a reducing agent would be a oxidant? :/
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Re: theory Q
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2009, 07:41:06 pm »
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Reducing agent is something that reduces another substance.

Thus it itself is oxidised. Hence it is a reductant.
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Re: theory Q
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2009, 07:45:57 pm »
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ah thanks so much :)
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Re: theory Q
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2009, 08:59:50 pm »
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i have another Q

how many ways can delta H be said?
so far i know theres two different ways
i.e - the heat of reaction
    - change in enphalpy

is there any others then those two?
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Re: theory Q
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2009, 10:46:41 pm »
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heat of combustion (for fuels)
heat content (in J/g as opposed to J/mol)
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Re: theory Q
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2009, 11:02:22 pm »
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ty =]
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