Redox reactions are fundamental processes in chemistry involving electron transfer between species. This summary covers key concepts, examples, and problem-solving techniques for redox reactions.
• Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between chemical species
• Oxidation involves loss of electrons, while reduction involves gain of electrons
• Oxidation numbers help track electron transfers in redox reactions
• Redox pairs, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents are important concepts
• Balancing redox equations requires identifying half-reactions