1.1 - Electron Transfer Theory
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Module 5
Lesson 1.1 Electron Transfer Theory
Key Concepts
To introduce the concept of electron transfer, consider a familiar example. Probably you recall learning about single replacement reactions in previous science courses. In single replacement reactions, one element replaces another element in a compound. Through the transfer of electrons, ions are converted into atoms and atoms are converted into ions.
\(\mathrm { A + BX \rightarrow B + AX }\)
| Recall that atoms are electrically neutral but that ions are charged particles. |
Watch the following video to see an example of a single replacement reaction.
In the video, solid copper and aqueous silver nitrate react to produce copper nitrate and solid silver.
\( \mathrm { Cu(s) + 2AgNO_3(aq) \rightarrow Cu(NO_3)_2(aq) + 2Ag(s) } \)
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Formation of Silver Crystals
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