C3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an oxidising agent ?
A
A species that is reduced, while another species in the reaction is oxidised
2
Q
What is a reducing agent ?
A
A species that is oxidised, while another species in the reaction is reduced
3
Q
Endothermic reaction
A
- temperature decreases
- more energy is needed to break bonds in reactants than is needed to make bonds in products
4
Q
Ionic symbol equation for a neutralisation reaction
A
H +(aq) + OH −(aq) → H 2O(ℓ)
