3 - redox 1 Flashcards

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redox reaction

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a reaction that involves both reduction and oxidation

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oxidation

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the loss of electrons

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3
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reduction

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the gain of electrons

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oxidising agent

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a species (atom, molecule or ion) that oxidises another species by removing one or more electrons. when an oxidising agent reacts it gains electrons and is, therefore, reduced.

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5
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reducing agent

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a species that reduces another species by adding one or more electrons. when a reducing agent reacts it loses electrons and is, therefore, oxidised.

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6
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oxidation number

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the charge that an ion has or the charge that it would have if the species were fully ionic

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7
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oxidation number increases when…

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an element is oxidised

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8
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oxidation number decreases when…

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an element is reduced

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9
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disproportionation

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the simultaneous oxidation and reduction of an element in a single reaction

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