Oxidation-Reduction Reaction
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Reaction with transfer of electrons (change of oxidation state)Abbr. redox reaction
[!abstract]+ Oxidation / reduction
Oxidation: loss of electrons
Reduction: gain of electrons
Reduction and oxidation ==always occur in pair==
[!abstract]+ Oxidizing / reducing agent
Oxidizing agent: substance that oxidizes another, i.e. undergoes reduction
Reducing agent: substance that reduces another, i.e. undergoes oxidation
[!example]
- Many synthesis and decomposition
- All combustion
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