Redox Reactions (Chem)

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Redox Reactions

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Reactions that involve the transfer of electrons from one substance to another

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the element that is OXIDIZED….

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  • is called reducing agent

  • Increase in oxidation number

  • DONATES/LOSES ELECTRONS

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Redox Reactions

Reactions that involve the transfer of electrons from one substance to another

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the element that is OXIDIZED….

  • is called reducing agent

  • Increase in oxidation number

  • DONATES/LOSES ELECTRONS

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the element that is REDUCED….

  • is called oxidizing agent

  • decrease in oxidation number

  • ACCEPTS/GAINS ELECTRONS

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oxidation and reduction occur…

SIMULTANIOUSLY

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half reactions include

the change that ONE element undergoes

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Oxidation half reaction

the element that is the REDUCING AGENT/oxidized

  • note: this element LOSES electrons

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Reduction half reaction

the element that is the OXIDIZING AGENT/reduced

  • note: this element GAINS electrons

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Most organisms derive their metabolic energy from….

RESPIRATION

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what is respiration

a process in which electrons from nominally glucose, fall to lower-free energy acceptors on the right

<p>a process in which electrons from nominally glucose, fall to lower-free energy acceptors on the right</p>
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most efficient type of respiration

aerobic respiration