CHEM 121 glossary
Reduction
Gain of electrons, seen as a decrease in an atom's oxidation state. It always happens together with an oxidation.
Example
In , Cl goes from 0 to : chlorine is reduced.
CHEM 121 glossary
Gain of electrons, seen as a decrease in an atom's oxidation state. It always happens together with an oxidation.
Example
In , Cl goes from 0 to : chlorine is reduced.