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REDOX CHEMISTRY
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
"Redox" processes are chemical reactions that involve
transfer of electrons
\ they are called electron transfer reactions
• there is a change of
oxidation number the
oxidant is reduced, reductant is oxidized
oxidant is reduced, reductant is oxidized
eg. O2 /O2- ox.no. (0) / ox.no. (-2)
• an electrolyte must be involved
as this
contains mobile charge carriers;
- generally it is a solution of ions or
a molten ionic material.
contains mobile charge carriers;
- generally it is a solution of ions or
a molten ionic material.
