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Reduction is |
GEH LO - Gain of electrons- Decrease in oxidation state/number - Losing Oxygen - Adding hydrogen Ex: Antioxidants, photosynthesis MEKP is gaining electrons and hydrogen while losing oxygen |
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Oxidation is |
GO LEH - Loss of electron - increase in oxidation state/number - gaining oxygen - Removing Hydrogen Ex: corrosion, bleaching Guaiacol is gaining and oxygen, and losing hydrogen and electrons |
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Oxidizing agent (oxidizer, oxidant) |
It is the reduced substance (not agent) Ex: peroxide Oxidant: electron acceptor |
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Reducing agent (reductant, reducer) |
it is the oxidized substance Ex: electron donors (TMB, DMA) |
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Oxidant |
Electron acceptor |
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Reductant |
Electron donor |
