kiron Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 what's the difference between an acid base reaction and a oxidation-reduction reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srindogg@hotmail.com Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 In an oxidation reduction reaction, there MUST be a change in the formal charge of one or more of the atoms. In an acid-base reaction, there is usually a proton transfer between molecules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiron Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 you mean exchange of electrons right? (for acid base?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 you mean exchange of electrons right? (for acid base?) H is normally referred to as a proton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowplay Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Exchange of electrons if you are talking Lewis Acid/Bases and exchange of protons in the Bronsted Lowry definition. In Acid Base reactions, the oxidation number on the elements involved doesn't necessarily change (though I'm not sure enough to say they never change - I believe it may be possible for an acid base reaction to be also a Redox reaction). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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