3.1.7 Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Equations Flashcards
Define redox reaction
When reduction and oxidation happens in the same equation or reaction
What are the three things that happen in oxidation?
- Loss of electrons
- Gain of oxygen
- Loss of hydrogen
What are the three things that happen in reduction?
- Gain of electrons
- Loss of oxygen
- Gain of hydrogen
What is OILRIG?
Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain
What is LEO?
Loss, Electrons, Oxidation
Where do you gain electrons in reduction equations?
The left.
Where do you gain electrons for oxidation reactions?
The right.
What are oxidation states?
They are assigned to atoms in molecules or ions to show how many electrons the atom has used in bonding.
What is the oxidation state for an atom in an element always?
0
What are the oxidation states of Fe, Cl2 and K?
0
What is the oxidation state for a simple ion?
Its charge
What are the oxidation states for Fe2+, Fe3+ and Cl-?
+2, +3 and -1.
What groups have a fixed oxidation state?
Group 1, 2 and 3.
What groups have a fixed oxidation state in their compounds?
Group 1, 2 and 3.
What is the oxidation state of group one?
+1