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9 - Oxidation and Reduction Reactions

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  • ✓Define oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer and oxidation number.
  • ✓Determine oxidation numbers of elements in compounds and ions.
  • ✓Identify oxidising and reducing agents in reactions.
  • ✓Apply the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, including oxygen exceptions.
  • ✓Relate oxidation and reduction to real-life Caribbean examples such as bleaching, rusting, and fuel combustion.
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Every day around the Caribbean, oxidation and reduction reactions shape our lives. When iron gates rust near the sea, or when chlorine bleach removes stains from white shirts, chemistry is at work! Can you think of other examples around your home or community where oxidation and reduction take place?
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