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Chemistry
Grade 11: Redox
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Redox (oxidation-reduction) | A reaction involving an electron transfer. |
| Oxidation | A loss of electrons. /An increase in oxidation number. |
| Reduction | A gain of electrons. /A decrease in oxidation number. |
| Reducing agent | A substance that is oxidised/that loses electrons/whose oxidation number increases. |
| Oxidising agent | A substance that is reduced/that gains electrons/whose oxidation number decreases. |