Redox Reactions

Redox reactions are chemical processes involving the transfer of electrons between substances. One substance loses electrons and is called the oxidant (or oxidizing agent), while another gains those electrons and is called the reductant (or reducing agent). This electron transfer causes chemical changes, often resulting in the formation of new compounds. Redox reactions are fundamental to many natural and industrial processes, including energy production in batteries, respiration in living organisms, and corrosion of metals. Understanding these reactions helps explain how substances interact and change at the molecular level.