Redokskeemiat
Redokskeemiat, often referred to as redox chemistry, is a fundamental branch of chemistry concerned with oxidation-reduction reactions. These reactions involve the transfer of electrons between chemical species. Oxidation is defined as the loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion, while reduction is the gain of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion. These two processes always occur simultaneously; one species cannot be oxidized without another being reduced.
The key concept in understanding redox reactions is the oxidation state, which is a number assigned to
Redox reactions are ubiquitous and play a crucial role in many natural and industrial processes. They are