<u>An oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction is a type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species. An oxidation-reduction reaction is any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a molecule, atom, or ion changes by gaining or losing an electron.</u>
There are many equations for oxidation and reduction, but the most relevant ones are the equations for the half-reactions. In general, the equation for oxidation is:
Oxidation: Reducing Agent + O2 → Oxidizing Agent
And the equation for reduction is:
Reduction: Oxidizing Agent + e- → Reducing Agent
These equations show the transfer of electrons that occurs during oxidation and reduction.
