dirad Messages 16 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jul 29, 2013 #1 does a reaction involving transfer of an electron between atoms with slight difference in electronegativity still count as a redox reaction? Last edited: Jul 29, 2013
does a reaction involving transfer of an electron between atoms with slight difference in electronegativity still count as a redox reaction?
Yanick Messages 402 Reaction score 22 Jul 29, 2013 #2 Redox reaction is a reaction where the oxidation state(s) of the species change(s). So if you have doubts about a reaction, write the balanced chemical equation and assign oxidation numbers. Do you have a specific reaction in mind?
Redox reaction is a reaction where the oxidation state(s) of the species change(s). So if you have doubts about a reaction, write the balanced chemical equation and assign oxidation numbers. Do you have a specific reaction in mind?
DrDu Science Advisor Messages 6,423 Reaction score 1,004 Jul 30, 2013 #3 dirad said: does a reaction involving transfer of an electron between atoms with slight difference in electronegativity still count as a redox reaction? That's completely up to your personal preferences. The reaction won't change whether you name it redox or not.
dirad said: does a reaction involving transfer of an electron between atoms with slight difference in electronegativity still count as a redox reaction? That's completely up to your personal preferences. The reaction won't change whether you name it redox or not.