Redox reactions
I can write half-equations and balanced ionic equations.
Redox reactions
I can write half-equations and balanced ionic equations.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Oxidation is the loss of electrons and reduction is the gain of electrons.
- Half equations can be written to show which species are oxidised and which are reduced.
- Ionic equations can be written for displacement reactions.
Keywords
Oxidation - Oxidation is a type of reaction in which a substance gains oxygen or loses electrons.
Reduction - Reduction is a type of reaction in which a substance loses oxygen or gains electrons.
Half equation - A half equation is a chemical equation used to show the electrons lost in oxidation or the electrons gained in reduction.
Redox reaction - A redox reaction is a reaction where both reduction and oxidation occur.
Common misconception
To show the spectator ions in an ionic equation.
Spectator ions are ions that remain the same throughout a reaction. They are not included in the ionic equation.
Equipment
None required.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
is the building block of all matter
an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge
is made up of only one type of atom
is made up of 2 or more different elements chemically bonded together
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