1.7 Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation
A
Loss of electrons
Or
Increase in oxidation state
2
Q
Reduction
A
Gain of electrons
Or
Decrease in oxidation state
3
Q
Which elements have the same oxidation state in all compounds?
A
- All of group 1, group 2, and group 3
- Fluorine
4
Q
Exceptions in oxidation state: Hydrogen
A
Metal hydrides -1
5
Q
Exceptions in oxidation state: Oxygen
A
Peroxides -1
Bonded to F +2
6
Q
Exceptions in oxidation state: Chlorine (Br and I)
A
Combined with oxygen +1 +3 +5 and +7
7
Q
Oxo-anions
A
Ions containing an element and oxygen
8
Q
Charge of nitrates
A
-1
9
Q
Charge of chlorates
A
-1
10
Q
Charge of iodates
A
-1
11
Q
Charge of sulfates
A
-2
12
Q
Charge of phosphates
A
-3
13
Q
Oxidising agent
A
A species that accepts electrons
14
Q
Reducing agent
A
A species that donates electrons
