Redox

What is redox reaction?

Redox or oxidation-reduction is a type of chemical reaction where the oxidation numbers or states of reacting atoms or ions are changed. In chemistry, it is also defined as the transfer of electrons from one chemical species to another. Therefore, oxidation is a process that results in the loss of one or more electrons by atoms or ions. Similarly, reduction is a process that results in the gain of one or more electrons by atoms or ions.

Examples of oxidation reactions based on electrons and oxidation numbers are given below the picture,

Examples of redox or oxidation reduction reaction

Oxidation and reduction are always found to go hand in hand during a redox reaction. Whenever an element or a compound is oxidized, another compound must be reduced.

Phenolphthalein indicator solution uses in acid base titration at different ph range

Phenolphthalein

Phenolphthalein indicator Phenolphthalein indicator which we used in acid-base titration is an organic compound with the formula C20H14O4. It is a white crystalline solid powder...
Calculate oxidation number or state of periodic table chemical elements

Oxidation Number

Oxidation Number of Periodic Table Elements Oxidation number or state of periodic table elements in a chemical compound or molecule is the formal charge (positive...
Balancing chemical equations by ion-electron formula and oxidation number balance method in chemistry

Balancing Chemical Equations

Balancing Chemical Equations Balancing chemical equations by ion-electron formula and change of oxidation number are used to balance the oxidation reduction process or redox reactions...
Oxidation and reduction reactions and common examples of oxidizing reducing agent in chemistry

Oxidation Reduction

Oxidation and reduction reaction Oxidation reduction reaction or Oxidizing and reducing agents are always found to go hand in hand during redox reactions. Whenever one...
Redox reactions example according to oxidation number and electronic concept

Redox Reactions

What are Redox Reactions? Redox reactions are oxidation-reduction reactions where reacting substances change their oxidation number or state to form products. In other words, a...