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A '''redox reaction''' is a [[Chemical Reaction|chemical reaction]] in which [[Oxygen]] is lost from one [[compound]] ([[Reduction]]) and gained by another [[compound]] ([[Oxidation]]). | A '''redox reaction''' is a [[Chemical Reaction|chemical reaction]] in which [[Oxygen]] is lost from one [[compound]] ([[Reduction]]) and gained by another [[compound]] ([[Oxidation]]). | ||
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: [[Displacement Reaction|Displacement reactions]] between [[metal]]s and [[Metal Oxide|metal oxides]] are a type of '''redox reaction'''. | : [[Displacement Reaction|Displacement reactions]] between [[metal]]s and [[Metal Oxide|metal oxides]] are a type of '''redox reaction'''. | ||
: During a '''redox reaction''' a less [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] in a [[Metal Oxide|metal oxide]] is [[Displacement Reaction|displaced]] by the more [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] [[element]]. | : During a '''redox reaction''' a less [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] in a [[Metal Oxide|metal oxide]] is [[Displacement Reaction|displaced]] by the more [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] [[element]]. | ||
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The [[Aluminium]] is [[Oxidation|oxidised]] and the [[Iron]] is [[Reduction|reduced]]. | The [[Aluminium]] is [[Oxidation|oxidised]] and the [[Iron]] is [[Reduction|reduced]]. | ||
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| + | A '''redox reaction''' is a [[Chemical Reaction|chemical reaction]] in which [[ion]]s of a less [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] gain [[electron]]s ([[Reduction]]) and [[atom]]s of a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] lose [[electron]]s ([[Oxidation]]). | ||
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: [[Displacement Reaction|Displacement reactions]] between [[metal]]s and [[metal]] [[compound]]s are a type of '''redox reaction'''. | : [[Displacement Reaction|Displacement reactions]] between [[metal]]s and [[metal]] [[compound]]s are a type of '''redox reaction'''. | ||
: During '''redox reaction''' the less [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] [[ion]] is [[reduction|reduced]] when it gains [[electron]]s and the more [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] [[element]] is [[oxidation|oxidised]] when it loses [[electron]]s. | : During '''redox reaction''' the less [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] [[ion]] is [[reduction|reduced]] when it gains [[electron]]s and the more [[reactivity|reactive]] [[metal]] [[element]] is [[oxidation|oxidised]] when it loses [[electron]]s. | ||
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Key Stage 4 Foundation
Meaning
A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which Oxygen is lost from one compound (Reduction) and gained by another compound (Oxidation).
About Redox Reactions
- Displacement reactions between metals and metal oxides are a type of redox reaction.
- During a redox reaction a less reactive metal in a metal oxide is displaced by the more reactive metal element.
In the following redox reaction:
- Aluminium + Iron Oxide → Aluminium Oxide + Iron
- <chem>2Al+Fe2O3->Al2O3+2Fe</chem>
The Aluminium is oxidised and the Iron is reduced.
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which ions of a less reactive metal gain electrons (Reduction) and atoms of a more reactive metal lose electrons (Oxidation).
About Redox Reactions
- Displacement reactions between metals and metal compounds are a type of redox reaction.
- During redox reaction the less reactive metal ion is reduced when it gains electrons and the more reactive metal element is oxidised when it loses electrons.
Redox Reactions can be described by two half equations.
- Aluminium + Iron Oxide → Aluminium Oxide + Iron
- Oxidation of Aluminium: <chem>Al - 3e^- -> Al^3+</chem>
- Reduction of Iron: <chem>Fe^3+ + 3e^- -> Fe</chem>
To remember whether electrons are gained or lost the acronym OIL RIG can be used: Oxidation is lost, Reduction is gained.