Oxidation: Any one of the following changes in a chemical reaction is oxidation -
(1) gain of oxygen; (2) loss of hydrogen; (3) loss of electrons; (4) increase in oxidation state/number
Oxidation Number: The oxidation number/state of an atom in a compound is equal to its theoretical charge if all the atoms were joined together by electrovalent bonds.
Oxidising Agent: A substance which brings about oxidation, itself is being reduced. It is an acceptor of electrons.
Redox: shorthand for reduction-oxidation reaction. Oxidation and reduction take place together. In other words, there can be no oxidation without reduction and vice versa.
Reducing Agent: A substance which brings about reduction, itself is being oxidised. It is a donor of electrons.
Reduction: Any one of the following changes in a chemical reaction is reduction -
(1) loss of oxygen; (2) gain of hydrogen; (3) gain of electrons; (4) decrease in oxidation state/number
(1) gain of oxygen; (2) loss of hydrogen; (3) loss of electrons; (4) increase in oxidation state/number
Oxidation Number: The oxidation number/state of an atom in a compound is equal to its theoretical charge if all the atoms were joined together by electrovalent bonds.
Oxidising Agent: A substance which brings about oxidation, itself is being reduced. It is an acceptor of electrons.
Redox: shorthand for reduction-oxidation reaction. Oxidation and reduction take place together. In other words, there can be no oxidation without reduction and vice versa.
Reducing Agent: A substance which brings about reduction, itself is being oxidised. It is a donor of electrons.
Reduction: Any one of the following changes in a chemical reaction is reduction -
(1) loss of oxygen; (2) gain of hydrogen; (3) gain of electrons; (4) decrease in oxidation state/number