What is Reduction (chemistry)?
'''Reduction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] that involves the gaining of electrons by one of the atoms involved in the reaction between two [[chemicals]]. The term refers to the element that accepts [[electron]]s, as the [[oxidation state]] of the element that gains electrons is lowered.<ref>{{Citation|title=Oxidation and Reduction|url=https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/oxidation-reduction/redox-oxidation-reduction/v/introduction-to-oxidation-and-reduction|publisher=Khan Academy|language=English|accessdate=2017-05-22}}</ref> An example of a reduction is when [[iron]] reacts with [[oxygen]], forming iron oxides such as those called [[rust]]. The iron is [[oxidized]] and the oxygen is reduced. This is called [[redox]]. A [[blast furnace]] reverses that reaction, using [[carbon monoxide]] as a [[reducing agent]] to reduce the iron. == Related pages == * [[Oxidation]] * [[Oxidizing agent]] * [[Reducing agent]] == References == {{reflist}} {{Chemistry-stub}} [[Category:Chemical reactions]]