Electron acceptor
Electron Acceptor
Electron acceptor (/ɪˈlɛktrɒn ækˈsɛptər/) is a chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound. It is an oxidizing agent that, by virtue of its accepting electrons, is itself reduced in the process.
Etymology
The term "electron acceptor" originates from the field of Chemistry, where it is used to describe a molecule or atom that accepts electrons during a redox reaction. The word "electron" comes from the Greek word 'electron', meaning amber, and "acceptor" comes from the Latin 'accipere', meaning to accept.
Related Terms
- Redox: A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.
- Oxidation: A process in which a chemical substance changes because of the addition of oxygen.
- Reduction: A process in which a chemical substance is reduced, usually by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
- Oxidizing agent: A substance that has the ability to oxidize other substances — in other words, it is reduced while causing another substance to be oxidized.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electron acceptor
- Wikipedia's article - Electron acceptor
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