Electrochemistry - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is a redox reaction?
A
A reaction that involves the transfer of electrons from reductant to oxidant
2
Q
What is reduction?
A
The gain in electrons and decrease in oxidation number
3
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What is oxidation?
A
The loss in electrons and increase in oxidation number
4
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What is a reducing agent/reductant?
A
Electron donors
They cause another chemical species to undergo reduction
Reductant undergoes oxidation
5
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What are oxidising agents/oxidant?
A
Electron acceptors
They cause another chemical species to undergo oxidation
Oxidant undergoes reduction
