Reduction Equation

Definition

A reduction equation is a chemical equation that represents a reduction reaction, where electrons are gained by an atom or ion. It shows the transfer of electrons from one reactant to another.

Related terms

Oxidation Equation:

An oxidation equation represents an oxidation reaction, where electrons are lost by an atom or ion.

Redox Reaction:

A redox reaction is a chemical reaction that involves both reduction and oxidation processes.

Half-Reaction:

A half-reaction is either the reduction or oxidation part of a redox reaction, showing only one side of the electron transfer process.