Electron transfer

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Electron Transfer

Electron transfer (pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɒn ˈtrænsfər/) is a process in which an electron relocates from an atom or molecule to another such chemical entity. Electron transfer is a fundamental concept in chemistry, playing a role in a wide variety of chemical reactions, including oxidation-reduction or Redox reactions.

Etymology

The term "electron transfer" is derived from the words "electron", which comes from the Greek word for amber, from which the concept of electricity originated, and "transfer", which comes from the Latin word "transferre", meaning "to carry over".

Related Terms

  • Redox: A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.
  • Oxidation: A process in which a chemical species loses electrons and increases its oxidation state.
  • Reduction: A process in which a chemical species gains electrons and decreases its oxidation state.
  • Electrochemistry: The study of chemical reactions that involve the movement of electrons.
  • Ion: An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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