2.1.5 REDOX Flashcards
1
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Oxidation Definition
A
loss of electrons, increase in oxidation state
2
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Reduction Definition
A
Gain of electrons, decrease in oxidation state
3
Q
Redox definition
A
chemical reaction where one species is reduced while another is oxidised
4
Q
Disproportionation definition
A
a reaction where a single species is reduced and oxidised
5
Q
oxidising agent definition
A
a species that can receive electrons
6
Q
reducing agent definition
A
a species that can donate electrons
7
Q
Oxidation state
A
the chare on a molecule
8
Q
elements in which group have an oxidation state of +1
A
group 1
9
Q
elements in which group have an oxidation state of +2
A
group 2
10
Q
element which has an oxidation state of +3
A
aluminium
11
Q
element which has an oxidation state of -1
A
fluorine
12
Q
element which has an oxidation state of -2
A
oxygen
