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Oxidation, reduction and redox equations key terms
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Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
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Oxidation
A process that involves an increase in oxidation state.
Reduction
A process that involves a decrease in oxidation state.
Oxidation
An increase in oxidation state, typically involving the loss of electrons.
Redox Reaction
A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between two species, consisting of both reduction and oxidation processes.
Oxidation
The process of losing electrons or increasing oxidation state.
Reduction
The process of gaining electrons or decreasing oxidation state.
Oxidation
The process of losing electrons or increasing oxidation state.
Reduction
The process of gaining electrons or decreasing oxidation state.
Redox Reaction
A chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons between two species, resulting in oxidation and reduction.
Oxidation State
A number that represents the total number of electrons that an atom either gains or loses to form a chemical bond.
Oxidation
The process of losing electrons or increasing oxidation state.
Reduction
The process of gaining electrons or decreasing oxidation state.
Oxidizing agent
A substance that gains electrons in a redox reaction and is reduced.
Reducing agent
A substance that loses electrons in a redox reaction and is oxidized.
Oxidizing agent
A substance that gains electrons in a redox reaction and is reduced.
Reducing agent
A substance that loses electrons in a redox reaction and is oxidized.
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