Section 4
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
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Oxidation States
Oxidation state is the hypothetical charge of an atom if all of its bonds to other atoms were completely ionic.
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Types of Redox Reactions
The five main types of redox reactions are combination, decomposition, displacement, combustion, and disproportionation.
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Balancing Redox Equations
Balancing redox reactions involves splitting the reaction into two half-reactions.
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Redox Titrations
Redox titration determines the concentration of an analyte containing either an oxidizing or a reducing agent.