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reactant

A substance consumed by a chemical reaction.


Stoichiometry ... Redox Titration and Animation ... Highlights of a Redox Titration ...

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redox reaction

An oxidation-reduction reaction; the term "redox" is obtained from the first few letters of "reduction" and "oxidation."


Single Exchange Reactions ... Thermite Reaction ... Oxidation of Glycerine by Potassium Permanganate ...

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reducing agent

A chemical species that donates electrons in order to reduce another species. In the process the reducing agent is itself oxidized.


Combination Reactions ... Reactions of Metals + Iodine ... Aluminum ...
Combination Reactions ... Reactions of Metals + Iodine ... Iron ...
Combination Reactions ... Reactions of Metals + Iodine ... Nickel ...
Combination Reactions ... Oxidation and Reduction of Copper ...
Single Exchange Reactions ... Thermite Reaction ... Movie ...
Single Exchange Reactions ... Oxidation and Reduction of Copper ...

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reduction

That part of a chemical reaction in which a reactant gains electrons; simultaneous oxidation of a different reactant must occur.


Combination Reactions ... Oxidation and Reduction of Copper ...
Decomposition Reactions ... Electrolysis of Water ... Sodium Sulfate Solution ...
Decomposition Reactions ... Electrolysis of Water ... Sulfuric Acid Solution ...
Single Exchange Reactions ... Oxidation and Reduction of Copper ...

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