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Chemistry-Electron Transfer Reactions
Chemistry (CHM104)
Rockland Community College
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Chemistry Electron Transfer Reactions - Electron transfer reactions are chemical reactions in which electrons are transferred from one species to another. - These reactions are important in many different fields, such as chemistry, biology, and materials science. - They are involved in many different types of chemical reactions, such as redox reactions, acid-base reactions, and catalysis. - In an electron transfer reaction, one species loses electrons (oxidation) and another species gains electrons (reduction). - The species that loses electrons is called the reducing agent, while the species that gains electrons is called the oxidizing agent. - For example, in the reaction between copper (Cu) and silver nitrate (AgNO3), copper is oxidized and silver is reduced: Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2Ag(s) - In this reaction, copper loses two electrons to form copper(II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2), while silver gains two electrons to form silver metal (Ag). - Electron transfer reactions are important in many different fields. - In chemistry, they are used to produce many different types of chemicals, such as metals, ceramics, and semiconductors. - In biology, they are involved in many different biological processes, such as respiration and photosynthesis.
- In materials science, they are used to produce many different types of materials, such as batteries, solar cells, and fuel cells.
- Electron transfer reactions are also important in many different types of catalysis.
- In catalysis, a catalyst is used to speed up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy.
- Many different types of catalysts are used in electron transfer reactions, such as enzymes, metals, and metal complexes.
Chemistry-Electron Transfer Reactions
Course: Chemistry (CHM104)
University: Rockland Community College
