Electrochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Reduction is the _________ of electrons.
A
Gain.
2
Q
What is the acronym used to determine which process is oxidation or reduction?
A
LEO the lion GERs.
3
Q
What is a redox/oxidation-reduction reaction?
A
When oxidation and reduction both occur in the reaction.
4
Q
What is an oxidizing agent?
A
A reactant that oxidizes another reactant.
5
Q
What is a reducing agent?
A
A reactant that reduces another reactant.
6
Q
What is a half reaction?
A
A balanced equation that shows the number of electrons involved in either oxidation or reduction.
7
Q
How many half reactions are needed to represent a redox reaction?
A
Two! An oxidation and a reduction.
8
Q
Oxidation is an ________ in oxidation number.
A
Increase.
9
Q
Reduction is a ___________ in oxidation number.
A
Decrease.
10
Q
Oxidation is the ____ of electrons.
A
Loss.
