Αναζήτηση
Oxidation-reduction
/ˌɒksɪdˈeɪʃənɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
/ˌɑːksɪdˈeɪʃənɹɪdˈʌkʃən/Oxidation-reduction
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a chemical reaction where electrons are transferred between substances
oxidation-reduction
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Παράδειγμα
In batteries, such as the zinc-carbon battery, oxidation-reduction reactions generate electrical energy.
The combustion of wood is an oxidation-reduction reaction where wood undergoes oxidation, producing carbon dioxide and water.
Cellular respiration is a biological process involving the oxidation-reduction of glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.
Photosynthesis is a biological process that involves the oxidation-reduction of water and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen.
The rusting of iron is an oxidation-reduction reaction where iron undergoes oxidation to form iron oxide (rust).
