Oxidation–reduction or redox reactions are reactions that involve the transfer of electrons between chemical species (check out this article on redox reactions if you want a refresher!). The equations for oxidation-reduction reactions must be balanced for both mass and charge, which can make them challenging to balance by inspection alone. In this article, we’ll learn about the half-reaction method of balancing, a helpful procedure for balancing the equations of redox reactions occurring in aqueous solution.
Redox is a type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed. Redox reactions are characterized by the actual or formal transfer of electrons between chemical species, most often with one species undergoing oxidation while another species undergoes reduction
The strongest intermolecular forces are in ion-ion bonds which happen when a metal bonds to another metal. 2. The next strongest forces are ion-dipole bonds which happen when metals bond to nonmetals. 3.