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There are two classes of redox reactions: Electron-transfer and Atom transfer
There are two classes of redox reactions: Electron-transfer and Atom transfer
True
The term 'redox' is a portmanteau of the words 'reduction' and 'oxidation'
The term 'redox' is a portmanteau of the words 'reduction' and 'oxidation'
True
Oxidation is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state
Oxidation is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state
False
In redox processes, the reductant transfers electrons to the oxidant
In redox processes, the reductant transfers electrons to the oxidant
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Redox is a type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of a substrate change
Redox is a type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of a substrate change
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Redox reactions involve only the transfer of electrons from one atom to another
Redox reactions involve only the transfer of electrons from one atom to another
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Oxidation is the gain of electrons
Oxidation is the gain of electrons
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Redox reactions can occur independently of each other
Redox reactions can occur independently of each other
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In redox processes, the oxidant transfers electrons to the reductant
In redox processes, the oxidant transfers electrons to the reductant
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The term 'redox' was first used in 1928
The term 'redox' was first used in 1928
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What is the meaning of 'redox'?
What is the meaning of 'redox'?
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In which type of redox reaction does an atom transfer from one substrate to another?
In which type of redox reaction does an atom transfer from one substrate to another?
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What happens during oxidation in a redox reaction?
What happens during oxidation in a redox reaction?
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What is a common misconception about redox reactions?
What is a common misconception about redox reactions?
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What is the significance of the term 'redox' in 1928?
What is the significance of the term 'redox' in 1928?
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Study Notes
Redox Reactions
- There are two classes of redox reactions: Electron-transfer and Atom transfer
Definition and Meaning of Redox
- The term 'redox' is a portmanteau of the words 'reduction' and 'oxidation'
- The term 'redox' was first used in 1928
Oxidation
- Oxidation is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state
- In a redox reaction, oxidation occurs when the reductant transfers electrons to the oxidant
Characteristics of Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions involve only the transfer of electrons from one atom to another
- Redox reactions can occur independently of each other
Common Misconception
- A common misconception about redox reactions is that the oxidant transfers electrons to the reductant (in reality, the reductant transfers electrons to the oxidant)
Atom Transfer
- In atom transfer redox reactions, an atom is transferred from one substrate to another
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Test your knowledge of redox reactions with this quiz that covers the basics of oxidation, reduction, and electron-transfer reactions. Explore the changes in oxidation states and the flow of electrons in different chemical substrates.
