Redox Reaction

REDOX REACTION

• A process in which there is a net movement of electrons from one reactant (reducing agent) to another (oxidizing agent).
• Chemical reaction involving oxidation and reduction occurs simultaneously.
• Also called oxidation-reduction reaction.

COMPARISON BETWEEN OXIDIZING & REDUCING AGENT

OXIDIZING AGENT	REDUCING AGENT
Substance that undergoes reduction	Substance that undergoes oxidation
Substance that accepts electrons in a redox reaction	Substance that loss electrons in a redox reaction
Substance that undergoes a decrease in oxidation number	Substance that undergoes an increase in oxidation number