Redox Reactions
Redox reactions: Reaction involving the transfer of electrons.
Ox = oxidation
Red = reduction
Oxidation:
The loss of electrons
Reduction:
The gain of electrons
Electrolysis:
The transfer of electrons
Oxidising agent:
A substance that accepts electrons.
(It causes other species to lose electrons)
Reducing agent:
A substance that donates electrons.
(It causes other species to lose gain)
Electrolyte:
A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or dissolved in a
solution.
Redox reactions: Reaction involving the transfer of electrons.
Ox = oxidation
Red = reduction
Oxidation:
The loss of electrons
Reduction:
The gain of electrons
Electrolysis:
The transfer of electrons
Oxidising agent:
A substance that accepts electrons.
(It causes other species to lose electrons)
Reducing agent:
A substance that donates electrons.
(It causes other species to lose gain)
Electrolyte:
A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or dissolved in a
solution.
