Chemistry · Reactivity 3: What are the mechanisms of chemical change?

R3.2 — Electron transfer reactions

Chemistry · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. Oxidation, reduction and half-equations

   Oxidation states, oxidizing and reducing agents, half-equations, and reactivity.

2. Electrochemical cells

   Voltaic (primary), secondary and electrolytic cells.

3. Organic redox

   Oxidation and reduction of alcohols and carbonyls, and the hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds.

4. Electrode potentials and aqueous electrolysis

   Standard electrode potentials, cell potential and spontaneity, and the electrolysis of solutions.