7P-Oxidation, Reduction And Redox Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in oxidation
A
Process of electrons being lost
2
Q
What’s an oxidising agent
A
Species which accept electrons
3
Q
What’s is reduction
A
Process of gaining electrons
4
Q
What is a reducing agent
A
Species which donate electrons
5
Q
What’s the oxidation state of oxygen
A
Usually -2
Peroxide (H2O2) -1
Oxygen difluoride +2
6
Q
Oxidation states of hydrogen
A
Usually +1
Hydrides bonded to metal -1
7
Q
Oxidation states if chlorine
A
Usually -1
Bonded to oxygen or fluorine -1
8
Q
Oxidation states of group 2 metals and zinc
A
+2
9
Q
Oxidation states of group 1 metals
A
+1
