Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
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if oxidation number reduces its
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reduction
2
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if oxidation number increases its
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oxidation
3
Q
oxidation is
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loss of electrons, oxygen or hydrogen
4
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reduction is
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gain of electrons, hydrogen and oxygen
5
Q
oxidising agent is
reducing agent is
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reduced
oxidised
6
Q
transition elements have variable
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oxidation numbers
depends on rest of the compound
7
Q
what is a redox reaction
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reaction where both oxidation and reduction take place
8
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