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ICSE · Class 11 · Chemistry

4 concept maps of Redox Reactions for ICSE Class 11 Chemistry, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Chemistry syllabus.

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A comparison chart illustrating the classical definitions of oxidation (addition of oxygen, removal of hydrogen) and reduction (removal of oxygen, addition of hydrogen) with simple chemical examples.
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Redox Reactions – Complete Chapter Overview

Redox Reactions – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Redox Reactions
    • Definitions
      • Classical View
        • Oxidation adds O2 removes H2
        • Reduction adds H2 removes O2
      • Electronic Concept
        • Oxidation loses electrons OIL
        • Reduction gains electrons RIG
      • Oxidising Agent gains electrons gets reduced
      • Reducing Agent loses electrons gets oxidised
    • Oxidation Number
      • Free element ON is zero
      • Monoatomic ion ON equals charge
      • Fluorine always minus 1
      • Alkali metals always plus 1
      • Alkaline earth metals always plus 2
      • Hydrogen plus 1 except hydrides minus 1
      • Oxygen minus 2 except peroxides minus 1
      • Sum in neutral molecule equals zero
      • Sum in ion equals ionic charge
      • Fractional ON is average value
    • Types of Redox
      • Combination A plus B to C
      • Decomposition elemental product formed
      • Displacement metal and nonmetal
      • Disproportionation same element oxidised and reduced
    • Balancing Methods
      • Oxidation Number Method
        • Increase in ON equals decrease in ON
        • For molecular equations
      • Ion Electron Method
        • Split into half reactions
        • Balance atoms then charge
        • For ionic equations
    • Stoichiometry
      • Equivalent Mass
        • Oxidising agent formula mass by electrons gained
        • Reducing agent formula mass by electrons lost
      • Normality Relation N1V1 equals N2V2
      • Molarity Relation M1V1 by n1 equals M2V2 by n2

Redox Reactions — Complete Concept Map

Redox Reactions — Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Redox Reactions
    • Oxidation
      • Classical View
        • Gain of oxygen
        • Loss of hydrogen
      • Modern View
        • Loss of electrons
        • Increase in O N
      • Reducing Agent
        • Loses electrons
        • Gets oxidised
    • Reduction
      • Classical View
        • Loss of oxygen
        • Gain of hydrogen
      • Modern View
        • Gain of electrons
        • Decrease in O N
      • Oxidising Agent
        • Gains electrons
        • Gets reduced
    • Oxidation Number Rules
      • Free element is zero
      • F always minus one
      • H plus one except hydrides
      • O minus two except peroxides
      • Alkali metals plus one
      • Sum equals zero in molecule
      • Sum equals charge in ion
    • Types of Redox
      • Combination A plus B gives C
      • Decomposition C gives A plus B
      • Displacement X plus YZ gives XZ plus Y
        • Metal displacement
        • Halogen displacement
      • Disproportionation
        • Same element oxidised and reduced
    • Balancing Methods
      • Oxidation Number Method
        • Equalise electron change
        • Molecular equations
      • Ion Electron Method
        • Two half reactions
        • Acidic medium
        • Basic medium
    • Stoichiometry
      • Equivalent mass
      • Normality N1V1 equals N2V2
      • Mole concept

Redox Reactions - Concept Overview

Redox Reactions - Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Redox Reactions
    • Definitions
      • Oxidation
        • Loss of electrons
        • Increase in O.N.
      • Reduction
        • Gain of electrons
        • Decrease in O.N.
      • Redox Reaction
        • Simultaneous Ox-Red
        • Electron Transfer
    • Oxidation Number
      • Rules for Assignment
        • Elementary state = 0
        • Monoatomic ion = charge
        • Alkali metals = +1
        • Alkaline earth = +2
        • Fluorine = -1
        • Hydrogen = +1
        • Oxygen = -2
      • Determination
        • Neutral molecules
        • Polyatomic ions
        • Complex compounds
    • Types of Reactions
      • Combination
        • A + B = C
      • Decomposition
        • AB = A + B
      • Displacement
        • Metal displacement
        • Hydrogen displacement
        • Halogen displacement
      • Disproportionation
        • Self oxidation-reduction
        • Same element
    • Balancing Methods
      • Oxidation Number Method
        • Identify changes
        • Balance electrons
      • Ion-Electron Method
        • Write half-reactions
        • Balance separately
        • Acidic medium
        • Basic medium
    • Applications
      • Daily Life
        • Combustion
        • Batteries
        • Corrosion
      • Industry
        • Metal extraction
        • Electroplating
        • Chemical synthesis

Redox Reactions

Redox Reactions

The map in words

  • Redox Reactions
    • Oxidation and Reduction
    • Oxidising Agent and Reducing Agent
    • Oxidation Number
    • Redox Reaction
    • Types of Redox Reactions
    • Competitive Electron Transfer
    • Balancing Redox Equations
    • Stoichiometry of Redox Reactions

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What are the important topics in Redox Reactions for ICSE Class 11 Chemistry?
Key topics in Redox Reactions include Core Ideas of Oxidation and Reduction, Oxidation Number and Its Rules, Types of Redox Reactions, Balancing Redox Reactions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Redox Reactions show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Redox Reactions connect: Redox Reactions – Complete Chapter Overview; Redox Reactions — Complete Concept Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Redox Reactions for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 96 practice questions on Redox Reactions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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