3.3 Flashcards
1
Q
what are redox reactions in terms of
A
oxygen transfer
2
Q
what is reduction
A
loss of oxygen
3
Q
what is oxidation
A
gain of oxygen
4
Q
what do reducing agents do
A
reduce another substance (make them lose oxygen)
5
Q
true or false, reducing agents become oxidised
A
true
6
Q
what do oxidising agents do?
A
they cause another substance to become oxidised and they become reduced
