OXIDATION โ REDUCTION [ REDOX ] REACTIONS
INTRODUCTION
The term REDOX is used by chemists as an abbreviation for the
processes of oxidation and reduction which occur
simultaneously.
Oxidation and Reduction are two opposing but complementary processes.
That is, no Oxidation process takes place without a corresponding Reduction
and vice โ versa.
DEFINITIONS OF OXIDATION AND REDUCTION REACTIONS
I] OXIDATION AND REDUCTION IN TERMS OF OXYGEN
a] OXIDATION:
๏This is the addition of oxygen to a substance. OR
It is the chemical process in which a substance gains oxygen.
b] REDUCTION:
๏This is the removal of oxygen from a substance. OR
๏It is the chemical process in which a substance loses oxygen.
c] OXIDIZING AGENT / OXIDIXER / OXIDANT:
๏This is a substance that donates oxygen to another substance and
so becomes reduced. OR
๏This is any species that undergoes reduction in the course of
interaction and so becomes reduced.
d] REDUCING AGENT / REDUCER / REDUCTANT:
๏This is a substance that accepts oxygen from the substance and so
becomes oxidized. OR
๏This is any species that undergoes oxidation in the course of
interaction and so becomes oxidized.
2] OXIDATION AND REDUCTION IN TERMS OF HYDROGEN
a] OXIDATION:
๏This is the removal of hydrogen from a substance. OR
๏It is the chemical process in which a substance loses hydrogen.
b] REDUCTION:
๏This is the addition of hydrogen to a substance. OR
๏It is the chemical process in which a substance gains hydrogen.
c] OXIDIZING AGENT / OXIDIXER / OXIDANT:
๏This is a species that accepts hydrogen from a substance and so
becomes reduced. OR
๏This is any species that undergoes reduction in the course of
interaction and so becomes reduced.
