Chemistry Chapter 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Flashcards
1
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A concentration cell is a type of
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galvanic cell
2
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Definition of oxidation state
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The oxidation state of an atom is a hypothetical charge it would have if all bonds were considered to be 100% ionic.
Measure of electron distribution in a chemical species
3
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Pure element’s oxidation state:
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0
4
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Monoatomic ions oxidation state:
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Same as charge. Ie Fe2+ is +2
5
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Sum of oxidation states
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= charge of molecule
6
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Oxidation state of fluorine
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-1
7
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Oxidation state of halogens
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-1 unless bonded to more electronegative halogen or N or O (could be +1, 3, 5, 7)
