1.7 OXIDATION, reduction and redox reactions Flashcards
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1
Q
examples of oxidising agents
A
oxygen
chlorine
potassium permanganate
hydrogen peroxide
2
Q
examples of reducing agents
A
hydrogen
carbon monoxide
sodium thiosulfate
3
Q
rules of oxidation states
A
hydrogen is always +1 except in metal hydrides
in peroxides oxygen becomes -1