3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations

Question 1

What is oxidation in terms of electrons?

Answer 1

Oxidation is loss of electrons

Question 2

What is reduction in terms of electrons?

Answer 2

Reduction is gain of electrons

Question 3

If the electrons are in the reactants, the equation shows ________

Answer 3

Reduction

Question 4

If the electrons are in the products, the equation shows ________

Answer 4

Oxidation

Question 5

Redox reactions involve the _____ and ______ of electrons

Answer 5

Loss, Gain