We find examples of oxidation-reduction or redox reactions almost every time we analyze the reactions used as sources of either heat or work. When natural gas burns, for example, an oxidation-reduction reaction occurs that releases more than 800 kJ/mol of energy.
The Highwaymen were a 1960s collegiate folk group. They originated at Wesleyan University and had a Billboard #1 hit in 1961 with Michael, a version of the African-American work song Michael, Row the Boat Ashore, and another Top 20 hit in 1962 with Cotton Fields. Michael sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold record.
Trip Report: The Marthaâs Vineyard Crossing. There are certain classic paddling trips that may be considered a ârite of passageâ for aspiring New England sea kayakers. The crossing from Woods Hole in Falmouth, MA to the island of Marthaâs Vineyard is one of them. A mere 4 miles separates the island from the mainland but the waters of Marthaâs Vineyard Sound can be outright treacherous.