Chapter 23 Flashcards
1
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oxidising agent
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A reagent that oxidises (takes electrons from) another species.
2
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redox reaction
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A reaction involving reduction and oxidation.
3
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reducing agent
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A reagent that reduces (adds electron to) another species.
4
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standard electrode potential EΘ
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The e.m.f. of a half-cell compared with a standard hydrogen half-cell, measured at 298 K with solution concentrations of 1 mol dm–3 and a gas pressure of 100 kPa.
