Redox Reactions
Quiz 1: Fullscreen Mode Quiz 2: Fullscreen Mode Redox Reactions Redox Reactions Definitions Oxidation: Gain of oxygen Loss of electrons Reduction: Loss of oxygen Gain of electrons Redox Reaction: Simultaneous occurrence of oxidation and reduction. Theory and Formulas In a redox reaction, one substance is oxidized (loses electrons) while another is reduced (gains electrons). This process can be represented through half-equations that show the electron transfer. General Redox Reaction Equation: $$ \text{Oxidation: } A \rightarrow A^{n+} + ne^- $$ $$ \text{Reduction: } B^{m+} + ne^- \rightarrow B $$ Example of Redox Reaction The reaction between magnesium and oxygen