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IB DP Chemistry R3.2 L1 | Redox Language: Electrons, Oxidation States and Redox Agents | Lesson Walkthrough

Identify oxidation and reduction using electron transfer, oxidation states and redox agents.

Balance redox reactions systematically using oxidation and reduction half-equations.

Use displacement observations to infer redox trends and compare reactivity.

Explain reactions of reactive metals with acids using redox ideas.

Identify anodes and cathodes and compare electrode polarity in different electrochemical cells.

Interpret titration curves involving strong and weak acids and bases.

Explain acid-base indicators as weak-acid equilibria and relate colour to pH.

Select suitable indicators and distinguish the end point from the equivalence point.

Explain how buffer solutions resist pH changes when small amounts of acid or base are added.

Calculate buffer pH and composition using acid-base equilibrium relationships.