Lect 19/30 Flashcards
What is oxidation?
loss of electrons
What is reduction?
gain of electrons
do metals oxidize or reduce?
oxidize
Do non metals oxidize or reduce?
reduce
What 2 word make up redox?
reduction and oxidation
Are double replacement reactions redox?
No, never
Are single replacement reactions redox?
yes, always
Are direct combination reactions redox?
yes, always
Are decomposition reactions redox?
sometimes
Are combustion reactions redox?
yes, always
What is disproportionation?
oxidizing agent is also the reducing agent
What 2 types of replacement does anion replacement include?
- hydrogen replacement
- metal replacement
What 2 types of replacement does cation replacement include?
- halogens
- halide ions
metal atoms are:
metal cations are:
- atoms oxidized
- cations reduced
halide ions are:
oxidized
relation between reactivity of metal and its cation
opposites
relationship between reactivity of halide and its anion
opposites