7 - Oxidation, reduction and redox equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is redox short for?
A
Reduction and oxidation
2
Q
OIL RIG
A
O - oxidation
I - is the
L - loss of elections
R- reduction
I - is the
G - gain of electrons
3
Q
What is oxidation?
A
The process of electron loss
4
Q
What is an oxidising agent?
A
Electron acceptors
5
Q
What is reduction?
A
The process of electron gain
6
Q
What is a reducing agent?
A
Electron donors
