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Vocabulary Entry
redox
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons between two substances, resulting in changes to their oxidation states.
Example Sentences
"The redox process in batteries allows for the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy."
"In photosynthesis, redox reactions play a crucial role in converting light energy to chemical energy."
"Chemists study redox reactions to understand various important processes like corrosion and combustion."
V
verb
To undergo or cause a redox reaction.
Example Sentences
"The metal will redox with oxygen when exposed to high temperatures."
"In the experiment, copper will redox with silver ions to form copper ions and metallic silver."
"Plants redox carbon dioxide into glucose during photosynthesis."