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What is a Redox reaction |
Chemical reaction that involves transfer of electrons Reduction and oxidation |
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Describe it |
Compound that loses an electron is reduced, one that gains is oxidised |
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How have the original definition changed |
Original view was that it was the addition of reduction of oxygen... An alternative was the loss and addition of hydrogen or carbon burning molecules |
