Difference between revisions of "Redox reaction"
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| − | A '''redox reaction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] in which an [[electron]] is transferred. In this reaction an electron delivery (oxidation) and an electron absorption (reduction) takes place. | + | A '''redox reaction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] in which an [[electron]] is transferred. In this reaction an electron delivery ([[oxidation]]) and an electron absorption ([[reduction]]) takes place. |
==Reaction sequences== | ==Reaction sequences== | ||
Revision as of 18:51, February 20, 2016
A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which an electron is transferred. In this reaction an electron delivery (oxidation) and an electron absorption (reduction) takes place.
Reaction sequences
- <math>\mathrm{A \longrightarrow A^+ + e^-}</math>
- Oxidation
- <math>\mathrm{B + e^- \longrightarrow B^-}</math>
- Reduction
- <math>\mathrm{A + B \longrightarrow A^+ + B^-}</math>
- Redoxreaction