3.1.7 Oxidation, Reduction and Redox equations Flashcards
1
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What is Oxidation?
A
The process of electron loss and oxidising agent are electron acceptors
2
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What is Reduction?
A
The process of electron gain reducing agent are electron donors
3
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What is a Redox equation?
A
A reaction where reduction and oxidation happen simultaneously
4
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What are oxidation states?
A
They show the total number of electrons donated or accepted
