Electrons - oxidation and reduction

Electrons - oxidation and reduction

1. oxidation

   • loss of electrons
   • oxidised
     • has electrons removed in the process

2. reduction

   • gain of electrons
   • reduced
     • has electrons added to it

3. oxidising agent

   • remove electrons
   • reduced in process

4. reducing agent

   • gains electrons
   • oxidised in the process

5. Types of reactions

   • redox
     • reduction
       • Both
     • oxidation
   • reduction
     • only electrons added
   • oxidation
     • only electrons lost