Answer: A reaction in which electrons are transferred between different atoms
Explanation:
A redox reaction example:
oxidation: Zn(s) --> Zn^2+(aq) + 2e-
reduction: Cu^2+(aq) + 2e- --> Cu(s)
redox: Zn(s) + Cu^2+(aq) --> Zn^2+(aq) + Cu(s)
2 electrons are transferred between Zn and Cu.