Thursday, June 30, 2011

Redox Reaction

Rusting is a redox reaction where the oxygen is reduced and the iron is oxidized.


Fireworks are also a redox reaction, where the gunpowder (sulfur and carbon) are oxidized while the oxygen is reduced.






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  1. Dr. RyanJune 30, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Ophir, is the second photo yours or an internet photo? It doesn't matter for points but there is a max of 5 internet photos allowed...

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  2. Ophir OspovatJune 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    The photo is mine, I took at the 4th of July celebrations in Boston on top of the Earth Sciences building at Harvard. The first photo is at N 42.256, W 71.633.

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