Chem - topic 3 Flashcards
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What is an oxidation number
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The number of electrons an atom uses to bond with any other atom
2
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What are oxyanions
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Negative ions that have an element along with oxygen
3
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What is an oxidising agent
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Species that gains electrons
4
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What is a reducing agent
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Species that loses electrons
5
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Define the term disproportionation
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Where in a redox reaction, the oxidation states of atoms of the same element, increase for some atoms, whereas decrease for some atoms
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