Definations Flashcards
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Redox reactions
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The reaction that involves the transferring of electrons
2
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OIL RIG
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An abbreviation for oxidation is the loss of electrons and reduction is the gain of electrons
3
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Oxidating agent
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A substance that accepts electrons
4
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Reducing agent
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A substance that donates electrons
5
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Electronegativity
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The measurement of tendency for an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
6
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Ionic bond
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The transfer of electrons between non-metals and metals…e=2
7
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Covalent bond
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The sharing of electrons between non-metals
8
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Metallic bonding
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The sharing of electrons between metals
9
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Polar covalent bond
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e=,>0…weak polar when 0<or=e>or=1….strong polar when e>or=1
10
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Non-polar covalent bond
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Is when e=0
