Blog: Reaction Types

Page Index:

1. Reaction Types Organizational Chart
2. Ionic Reaction Drilldown Chart
3. Redox Reactions

Reaction Types Organizational Grid

Chart showing the two general types of reactions, and three key subcategories of each:

Ionic Reaction Drilldown Chart

REDOX Reactions

If you understand redox reactions, you should be able to answer the following four questions for any redox reaction provided:

1. Is this reaction a redox?
2. Which chemical species is oxidized? Or, which is reduced? (remember the acronym "OIL RIG")
3. What is oxidizing agent? Or, what is reducing agent?)
4. How many electrons are transferred in the reaction?