Chemistry- Group 2 and Redox - Definitions Flashcards
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Oxidation
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Loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation numbers.
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Oxidation Number or Oxidation State
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A measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element.
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Reduction
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Gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation number.
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Redox Reaction
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A reaction where both oxidation and reduction takes place.
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Thermal Decomposition
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The breaking up of a chemical substance with heat into at least two chemical substances.
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Reducing Agent
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A species that causes reduction in another species, whilst itself is being oxidised.
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Oxidising Agent
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A species that causes oxidation in another species, whilst itself is being reduced.
