Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Oxidizing Agent

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Causes another atom in a redox reaction to undergo oxidation and is reduced (itself, loses charge)
* Usually have oxygen/electronegative element

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Reducing Agent

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Causes other atom to be reduced and is oxidized (itself, gains charge)
* Usually have metals or hydrides

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Disproportionation

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Element is both oxidized and reduced

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