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Assigning Oxidation States and Identifying Redox Reactions

Oxidation States and Redox Identification
3 · Oxidation and Reduction

What this note covers

  1. What Is an Oxidation State?
  2. The Seven Rules for Assigning Oxidation States
  3. Defining Oxidation and Reduction Using Oxidation States
  4. Identifying the Oxidising Agent and Reducing Agent
  5. Distinguishing Redox from Non-Redox Reactions
  6. Worked QCAA-Style Extended Response: The Reaction of Copper with Silver Nitrate
  7. Special Cases and Common Complications

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes

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