redox

Question 1

What is redox reaction

Answer 1

a chemical reaction involving the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another. Aka the reduction of one chemical species and the oxidation of another.

Question 2

why is redox imp

Answer 2

 Multiple reactions in cellular respiration and photosynthesis involve
electrons being transferred (redox reactions)
 Moving electrons carry energy
 It’s important to recognize these reactions, label them and know that
by having electrons transferred, energy can be captured.