In this episode, Ben Lear and Morgan Vincent walk students through the conceptual leap from acid-base chemistry to redox reactions. They unravel the core ideas behind electron transfer, oxidizing and reducing agents, and the essential role of redox in real-world devices. By focusing on examples and core principles, listeners will see how redox lays the groundwork for understanding electrochemistry.
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The Honors Element is a podcast created for Penn State Honors General Chemistry students, exploring the fundamental ideas that shape how we understand the chemical world. Each episode connects core concepts to real-life applications while preparing students for upcoming lectures.
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