2.1.5 Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Element
A
0
2
Q
F-
A
-1
3
Q
Oxygen O2-
A
-2
4
Q
-O - O-
A
-1
5
Q
Hydrogen
A
+1
6
Q
H in NaH
A
-1
7
Q
Any single positive ion Xn+
A
+n
8
Q
What do oxidation numbers add up to?
A
Sum of oxidation numbers of a compound = 0
9
Q
What is oxidation and reduction (electrons)?
A
O xidation
I s
L oss
R eduction
I s
G ain
10
Q
How to name nitrate compounds?
A
NaNO3 - sodium nitrate (V)
NaNO2 - sodium nitrate (III)
Number = oxidation number of element
11
Q
How to name sulphate compounds?
A
MgSO4 - magnesium sulphate (VI)
MgSO3 - magnesium sulphate (IV)
