Electron donor
An electron donor (electron donor) or electron donor (from English donor - donor, donor) is understood in physics and chemistry as a particle ( atom , molecule , ion ) that is able to donate electrons .
In redox reactions , one electron donor and one electron acceptor react , with the acceptor, which is also referred to as the oxidizing agent in this context, accepts the electrons of the donor, also known as the reducing agent , in the course of a chemical reaction . Due to this interaction, a simultaneous reduction always occurs with an oxidation, which is why it is called a redox reaction. In order for such a redox reaction to take place, the redox potential of the electron donor must be comparatively more positive than that of the electron acceptor.
The equation with the term Lewis base is outdated and should no longer be used.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Entry on electron donor . In: IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology (the “Gold Book”) . doi : 10.1351 / goldbook.E01988 Version: 2.1.5.