chemical reactions - oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons Flashcards by holly evans | Brainscape

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what is oxidation?

A

loss of electrons

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what is reduction?

A

gain of electrons

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what type of reaction is this?

Al -> Al3+ + 3e-

A

oxidation

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what type of reaction is this?

O + 2e- -> O2-

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reduction

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OILRIG

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Oxidation is loss
Reduction is gain

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