CHAPTERS 12.1-12.3 Flashcards
1
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what is oxidation?
A
the loss of electrons
2
Q
what is reduction?
A
the gain of electrons
3
Q
what are oxidising agents?
A
they allow oxidation to happen and are reduced
4
Q
what are reducing agents?
A
they allow reduction to happen and are oxidised
5
Q
what are oxidation numbers?
A
they are a useful accounting tool to help us see where electrons are going. they are made up numbers and don’t actually exist
