5.9 Flashcards
1
Q
Redox reaction
A
electrons transfer from one reactant to another
2
Q
Metals tendency
A
lose electrons
3
Q
nonmetals tendency
A
gain electrons
4
Q
oxidation
A
loss of electron
an increase in the oxidation state
5
Q
reduction
A
gain of electron
a decrease in oxidation
6
Q
oxidizing agent
A
a substance that causes the oxidation of another substance
7
Q
reducing agent
A
a substance that cases the reduction of another substance
