Redox reaction

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

$\mathrm {A\longrightarrow A^{+}+e^{-}}$

Oxidation

$\mathrm {B+e^{-}\longrightarrow B^{-}}$

Reduction

$\mathrm {A+B\longrightarrow A^{+}+B^{-}}$

Redoxreaction