5.6 Redox and Electrode Flashcards
1
Q
What is reduction ?
A
Gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation number.
2
Q
What is oxidation ?
A
Loss of electrons or increase in oxidation number.
3
Q
What do oxidising agents do ?
A
Take electrons from species being oxidised. Contains species species that is reduced.
4
Q
What do reducing agents do ?
A
Adds electrons to the species being reduced. Contains the species being oxidised.
