Oxidation and Reduction (Redox) |
Key Concepts
- Oxidation: loss of electrons
- Reduction: gain of electrons
- Oxidant (oxidising agent): causes another species to be oxidised
- Oxidant: gains electrons (oxidant is reduced)
- Reductant (Reducing Agent): causes another species to be reduced
- Reductant: loses electrons (reductant is oxidised)
- Redox Reactions: one species (reductant) provides electrons for another species (oxidant).
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