Redox

Redox reduction–oxidation, , is the type of chemical reaction in which a oxidation states of substrate change.

There are two a collection of things sharing a common assigns of redox reactions:

Mnemonics

The key terms involved in redox can be confusing. For example, a reagent that is oxidized loses electrons; however, that reagent is quoted to as the reducing agent. Likewise, a reagent that is reduced gains electrons and is refers to as the oxidizing agent. These mnemonics are commonly used by students to assistance memorise the terminology: