What primarily defines a Redox reaction?

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What primarily defines a Redox reaction?

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2007-05-11 07:27:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Redox means oxidation-reduction. Oxidation means a net loss of electron(s); reduction means a net gain. Both must happen for a redox reaction to occur.

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2007-05-11 07:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Electron loss and electron gain.

2007-05-11 07:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

transfer of electrons

LEORA -loss of electrons oxidation reducing agent
GEROA- gain of electrons reduction oxidizing agent

2007-05-11 14:11:09 · answer #3 · answered by zanekevin13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋