Chapter 14 - Redox Reactions Flashcards
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A substance is Oxidised =
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Loses electrons
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What is an oxidation-reduction reaction?
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A Redox reaction is the electron transfer process.
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A substance is reduced =
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Gains electrons
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What is an Electron Donor?
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A substance which Oxidises.
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What is an Electron Acceptor?
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A substance which reducts.
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What is an Oxidising Agent?
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An Oxidising agent causes the oxidation of another substance; it undergoes reduction and is an electron acceptor.
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What is a Reducing Agent?
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A substance which undergoes oxidation and causes the reduction of another substance by donating electrons.
7
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Metals donate electrons to other substances,
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but halogens take electrons from other substances.
