(DONE) lecture 26 Flashcards
1
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oxidation vs reduction
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- loss of electrons
- gain of electrons
2
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reducing agent vs oxidizing agent
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- species that is oxidized and loses electrons
- species that is reduced and gains electrons
3
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Going up an activity series shows an increase in …
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strength of metal as a reducing agent
4
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going down an activity series shows an increase of …
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strength of cations(+ whatever) as oxidizing agent