chemical reactions - oxidation and reduction Flashcards
1
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what is formed when you react a metal with oxygen
A
a metal oxide is produced
2
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what is oxidation in terms of oxygen
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gaining oxygen = oxidation reaction
3
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what is reduction in terms of oxygen
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loss of oxygen = reduction reaction
4
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what is oxidation in terms of electrons
A
loss of electrons
5
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what is reduction in terms of electrons
A
gain of electrons
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