oxidation-reduction
Electron transfer reaction
Oxidation-reduction refers to chemical reactions in which electrons transfer between substances—one loses electrons (oxidation) while another gains them (reduction).
The two processes always occur together, hence the compound term.
Often shortened to redox: redox reactions, redox potential.
Rust forming on iron and batteries generating electricity are both oxidation-reduction processes.
Oxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- voltaicOf chemical electricity
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- batteryPortable electricity storage
electrolysis · electroplating · corrosion · voltmeter · current · voltage · lead-acid · lithium-ion
Electron transfer chemistry
- electrochemistryStudy of current-reaction interplay
- half-reactionElectron gain or loss alone
- electrodeConductive interface point
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- patinaSurface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
weathering · pitting · galvanization · bluing · ferrous · steel · anti-corrosion
Combustion in progress
- flamesVisible burning combustion
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- fireCombustion with flames
- fuelEnergy source material
heat · smoke · ash · charring · incineration · pyrolysis · exothermic · oxygen
Cellular nutrient conversion
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- NADHElectron-carrying coenzyme
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
photosynthesis · chloroplast · aerobic · anaerobic · fermentation · bioenergetics · cytochrome · oxidase
Making something lighter
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- decolorizationRemoval of pigment
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- hypochloriteChlorine-oxygen ion in sanitizers
anode
Oxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- voltaicOf chemical electricity
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
battery · electrolysis · electroplating · corrosion · voltmeter · current · voltage · lead-acid · lithium-ion · nickel-cadmium
redox
Electron transfer chemistry
- electrochemistryStudy of current-reaction interplay
- half-reactionElectron gain or loss alone
- electrodeConductive interface point
rust
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- patinaSurface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
deterioration · weathering · pitting · galvanization · bluing · ferrous · steel · anti-corrosion
burning
Combustion in progress
fuel · heat · smoke · ash · charring · incineration · pyrolysis · exothermic · oxygen · kindling
metabolism
Cellular nutrient conversion
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- NADHElectron-carrying coenzyme
glycolysis · photosynthesis · chloroplast · aerobic · anaerobic · fermentation · bioenergetics · cytochrome · oxidase · dehydrogenase
whitening
Making something lighter
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- decolorizationRemoval of pigment
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- chemical reactionscondensation, combustion, hydrolysis, esterification, fermentation
- reaction mechanismsbond breaking, bond cleavage, SN1, SN2, elimination
- Inorganic Chemistrytransition metals, periodic table, ligand field theory, alkali metals, noble gases
reduce, reduced, reduction, reduces, peroxide, oxidation, oxidize, oxide, antioxidant