Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry · Term 4

Oxidation and Reduction

Defining oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer and changes in oxidation states.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between oxidation and reduction processes.
  2. Assign oxidation states to elements in compounds and polyatomic ions.
  3. Analyze how electron transfer occurs in redox reactions.

ACARA Content Descriptions

ACSCH100ACSCH101
Year: Year 11
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Period: Term 4

Suggested Methodologies

Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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Stations Rotation

Rotate through different activity stations

35–55 min

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