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What is a redox reaction primarily characterized by?
What is a redox reaction primarily characterized by?
- The transfer of electrons between species (correct)
- The formation of ionic bonds exclusively
- The transfer of protons between molecules
- The breaking of covalent bonds only
In a redox reaction, the substance that gains electrons is known as what?
In a redox reaction, the substance that gains electrons is known as what?
- Product
- Reducing agent
- Oxidizing agent (correct)
- Reactant
Which of the following processes describes reduction?
Which of the following processes describes reduction?
- Loss of electrons
- Increase in oxidation state
- Gain of oxidizing agents
- Gain of electrons (correct)
What occurs to the oxidation state of a substance that loses electrons in a redox reaction?
What occurs to the oxidation state of a substance that loses electrons in a redox reaction?
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Which element is most commonly involved as an oxidizing agent in redox reactions?
Which element is most commonly involved as an oxidizing agent in redox reactions?
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Study Notes
Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions are defined as the transfer of electrons from one species to another.
- The substance that gains electrons is known as the oxidizing agent.
- The substance that loses electrons is known as the reducing agent.
- Reduction is the process of gaining electrons, causing a decrease in oxidation state.
- When a substance loses electrons, its oxidation state increases.
- Oxygen is the most common oxidizing agent in redox reactions as it readily accepts electrons from other substances.
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