6. redox reactions Flashcards
1
Q
oxidation
A
gain of oxygen
2
Q
reduction
A
loss of oxygen
3
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OIL RIG
A
oxidation is loss of electrons, reduction is gain of electrons
4
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oxidation number
A
how many electrons each atom of an element has lost, gained or shared in forming a compound
5
Q
oxidising agent
A
oxidises reducing agent and is itself reduced
6
Q
reducing agent
A
reduced oxidising agent and it itself oxidised
