RedOx Reactions

Blog Post #5

(December 09, 2015)

A while back, we lectured on equations that had to do with the transfer of electrons, or RedOx reactions.

In these types of reactions, electrons are transferred from metal to non-metal.

If a species loses electrons, it is said to be oxidized, or the reducing agent.

If it happens to gain electrons, then it is said to be reduced, or the oxidizing agent.

Different types of RedOx reactions:

Single Replacement: During this equation, one element replaces another element in a compound.

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Synthesis: In this reaction, two or more chemical elements combine to form a compound.

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Decomposition: One or more compounds split apart to form elements, or possibly just simpler compounds.

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Combustion: The reaction of oxygen gas (O2) with anything to form products Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Water (H2O).

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Combustion_reaction_of_methane.jpg
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