Monday, November 30, 2015

Redox Reactions

Redox reactions, also known as oxidation-reduction reactions are driven by the transfer of electrons. One of the tricky parts about these reactions is remembering the difference between oxidation and reduction. Contrary to what one would think, reduction is the process of gaining electrons, while oxidation is the process of losing electrons. One way to remember this is:
https://c3.100r.org/media/2013/12/bribery-probe-may-contribute-to-job-cuts-at-texas-oil-explorer/offshore-oil-rig.jpg


OIL RIG. This stands for Oxidation Is Loss of e- and Reduction Is Gain of e-

When solving these reactions , it is important to know how to find the oxidation # of reactants and products. Here are a couple of pictures that really helped me understand the concept.

http://image.slidesharecdn.com/redox-100512065957-phpapp01/95/redox-8-638.jpg

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Here are 2 great sites that will aid in further learning!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjpwKSkx7nJAhVSKogKHcPrBRgQtwIINTAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khanacademy.org%2Fscience%2Fchemistry%2Foxidation-reduction%2Fredox-oxidation-reduction%2Fv%2Fpractice-determining-oxidation-states&usg=AFQjCNFNS_MtDJeF6BJvpdo5D3cFXTht1w&sig2=VQnpFOHiGF_VtGUho2X2fw
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjpwKSkx7nJAhVSKogKHcPrBRgQFggvMAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occc.edu%2Fkmbailey%2Fchem1115tutorials%2Foxidation_numbers.htm&usg=AFQjCNFExV7dy5R5XyaeszAqZGYwDX5y9w&sig2=pxL7UEwLLUJYeIQQ1HR-gw



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  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Marie, I like how you added the picture of the oil rig. I think it was a creative way of helping people remember the OIL RIG acronym. I also thought your links at the bottom were very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Carly DobertDecember 6, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I agree with Brianna about this post. The picture of the oil rig was a hilarious yet helpful way to remember an important part of redox reactions. All of the information and pictures of examples that you included were also very helpful, along with the links at the bottom. Thanks for helping me understand this topic better!

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