The reaction is included in a redox reaction
Further explanation:
Given
Reaction
2 Ca + O₂ → 2 CaO
Required
a redox reaction
Solution
Redox reactions are reactions where there is a change in oxidation number
Oxidation is an increase/increase in oxidation number, while reduction is a decrease/decrease in oxidation number.
Reducing agents are substances that experience oxidation and oxidizing agent are substances that experience reduction
in the above reaction is included in a redox reaction because there is a change in oxidation number
Ca⇒Ca²⁺+ 2e⁻(for balanced equation : 2Ca⇒2Ca²⁺+4e⁻)
Oxidation ( 0 to +2)
O₂+2e⁻⇒O²⁻(for balanced equation : O₂+4e⁻⇒2O²⁻)
Reduction (0 to -2)
