Chapter 12- Redox Reactions Flashcards
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what does OIL RIG stand for
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oxidation is loss of electrons
reduction is gain of electrons
2
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what is a redox reaction
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Reduction and Oxidation
3
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what is an oxidising agent
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enables or causes another chemical to be oxidised. the oxidising agent is reduced
4
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what is the reducing agent
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enables or causes another chemical to be reduced. the reducing agent is oxidised.
5
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what is a cathode
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site of reduction. electrons move from here from anode
6
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what is an anode
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site of oxidation. electrons move from here to cathode
7
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what is a salt bridge
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to maintain charge balance in a cell. cations move to cathode, anions to anode
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