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Chapter 21: Q21.3P (page 972)

Can one half-reaction in a redox process take place independently of the other? Explain

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No, in a redox process, one half-reaction cannot occur on its own.

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01

Definition of redox reaction

Electrons are transferred from one chemical material to another in many chemical processes. The oxidation-reduction or Redox reaction is the name given to these electron transport reactions.

02

determining the half-reaction in a redox process

Half responses are incompatible with one another.

If one half of the reaction includes oxidation or electron loss, the other half must involve the reduction or electron gain.

The redox reaction is made up of both of these processes.

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