Redox-Reactions-11th

After studying this unit you will be
able to
· identify redox reactions as a class
of reactions in which oxidation
and reduction reactions occur
simultaneously;
· define the terms oxidation,
reduction, oxidant (oxidising
agent) and reductant (reducing
agent);
· explain mechanism of redox
reactions by electron transfer
process;
· use the concept of oxidation
number to identify oxidant and
reductant in a reaction;
· classify redox reaction into
combination (synthesis),
decomposition, displacement
and disproportionation
reactions;
· suggest a comparative order
among various reductants and
oxidants;
· balance chemical equations
using (i) oxidation number
(ii) half reaction method;
· learn the concept of redox
reactions in terms of electrode
processes.