Chapter 4: Redox Reactions

Question 1

Conjugate Redox Pair

Answer 1

An oxidising agent with its corresponding reducing agent, e.g. Cu++/Cu.

Question 2

Oxidant

Answer 2

A chemical species (element, compound or ion) which accepts one or more electrons in an oxidation-reduction reaction. An oxidant causes another substance to be oxidized, and in the process the oxidant is reduced. An oxidant is also called an oxidizing agent.