Dumb Flashcards
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Redox Reactions
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a reaction in which the oxidation number of an element in a reacting species changes indicating that the element has undergone either oxidation or reduction.
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Oxidation
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complete or partial loss of electrons or gain of oxygen
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reduction
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complete or partial gain of electrons or loss of oxygen
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reducing agent
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substance that loses electrons
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Oxidizing agent
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substance that accepts electrons
6
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oxidation number
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positive or negative number assigned to an atom to indicate its degree of oxidation or reduction
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Half Reaction
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one part of the reaction, so either the oxidation part or the reduction part.
