C6-Electrochemistry

Question 1

Redox reaction

Answer 1

Chemical reaction in which oxidation and reduction

occur simultaneously.

Question 2

Oxidation

Answer 2

Chemical reaction involving:

Loss of e

Oxidation no. increases

Question 3

Reduction

Answer 3

Chemical reaction involving:

Gain of e

Oxidation no. decreases

Question 4

Oxidising agent (oxidant)

Answer 4

Reactant that causes oxidation and

undergoes reduction itself in the process.

Question 5

Reducing agent (reductant)

Answer 5

Reactant that causes reduction and

undergo oxidation itself in the process.

Question 6

Disproportionation

Answer 6

Redox reaction in which both oxidation and reduction

of the same element occur.

Question 7

Bronsted-Lowry theory

Acid is?

Answer 7

A species which donates proton.

Question 8

Bronsted-Lowry theory

Base is?

Answer 8

A species which accepts protons.

Question 9

Conjugate base

Answer 9

Particle left after acid donated its proton.

Question 10

Conjugate acid

Answer 10

Particle formed after base accepted proton from acid