Lab 8 Flashcards
1
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Oxidation- Reduction Reactions
A
Chemical reactions in which the oxidation number of a substances change during the course of the reaction
2
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Oxidation Number
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Actual charge of the atom in its monoatomic ion states
Change occurs when substance either gains or loses electrons
3
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Oxidized
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Substance loses electrons
4
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Reduction
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Substance gains electrons
5
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Reducing Agent
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Compound that is oxidized, donates an electron
6
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Oxidizing Agent
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Compound that is reduced, gains an electron
7
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Purpose
A
To determine the concentration of an unknown iron solution using a redox titration
