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Episode 37: Oxidation and Reduction
Episode 37: Oxidation and Reduction
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48 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2012
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Podcast episode
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An overview of oxidation, reduction, and redox reactions, including a discussion of the definitions of these basic concepts, and an explanation of how they relate to oxidation number and electronegativity. We then apply these concepts to several common examples of redox reactions, including combustion, rust, batteries, fuel cells, and respiration.
Released:
Nov 23, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
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