Oxidation States - Spaced Repetition Flashcards

Spaced Repetition Flashcards for Oxidation States. Oxidation States

Interactive Course Summary

Oxidation-Reduction Formalisms — Oxidation-reduction (redox) chemistry involves the spatial relocation of electron density. Oxidation describes the loss of electrons or increase in oxidation number, whereas reduction denotes the structural gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation state.