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Concept of Redox Reactions

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Definition: Redox Reactions

Any reaction that involves both oxidation and reduction occurring simultaneously is called an oxidation-reduction reaction or simply a redox reaction.

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Key Points: Redox Reactions

Redox Reactions:

  • A substance that oxidises another substance (and is itself reduced) is called an oxidising agent.
  • A substance that reduces another substance (and is itself oxidised) is called a reducing agent.

What is Oxidation and Reduction?

Perspective Oxidation Reduction
In terms of oxygen Gain of one or more O atoms Loss of one or more O atoms
In terms of hydrogen Loss of hydrogen Gain of hydrogen
In terms of electropositive element Loss of electropositive element Gain of electropositive element
In terms of electronegative element Gain of electronegative element Loss of electronegative element
In terms of electrons Loss of electrons Gain of electrons
In terms of oxidation number Increase in oxidation number Decrease in oxidation number

Redox in Terms of Electron Transfer:

A reaction in which electrons are lost by one substance and gained by another is called a redox reaction.

  • Oxidising agent = electron acceptor
  • Reducing agent = electron donor

Example:

\[\mathrm{Hg}_2^{2+}+\mathrm{Sn}^{2+}\to\mathrm{Hg}+\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}\]

(Hg₂²⁺ gains electrons → reduced; Sn²⁺ loses electrons → oxidised)

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