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CHEMICAL REDOX REACTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Chemical reduction/oxidation reactions (redox) can be used to destroy hazardous compounds or to convert them to less toxic substances. When waste contaminant and reagents react, oxidation level of one substance increases and that of another decreases.

Key term(s)
  • chemical redox reaction
  • chemical reduction-oxidation reaction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Les réactions chimiques d'oxydo-réduction (redox) sont utilisées pour détruire les composés dangereux ou les convertir en une forme moins dangereuse. Pendant les réactions entre les contaminants des déchets et les réactifs ajoutés, le niveau d'oxydation d'une substance est augmenté alors qu'il diminue pour l'autre.

Key term(s)
  • réaction chimique d'oxydoréduction
  • rédaction chimique redox

Spanish

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