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

<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