with
Dr. Nick
, What is RedOx Chemistry?
• The defining characteristic of a RedOx reaction
is that electron(s) have completely moved
from one atom / molecule to another.
• The molecule receiving the electrons has been
Reduced
• The molecule giving the electrons has been
Oxidized
, What is RedOx Chemistry?
OIL RIG LEO says GER
Oxidation is Losing Losing Electron Oxidation
Reduction is Gaining Gaining Electron Reduction
(electrons)
, Inorganic Chemistry Chapter 1: Table 5.2
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