Oxidation And Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is oxidation?
A
Oxidation of an element takes place when it loses electrons
2
Q
What is reduction?
A
Reduction of an element takes place when it gains electrons
3
Q
What is an oxidizing agent?
A
An oxidizing agent is a substance that brings about oxidation in other substances
4
Q
What is a reducing agent?
A
A reducing agent is a substance that brings about reduction in other substances
5
Q
What is an oxidation number?
A
Oxidation number is the charge that an atom has or appears to have when electrons are distributed according to certain rules
6
Q
What happens to the oxidation number of an element when it is oxidized?
A
Its oxidation number increases
7
Q
What happens to the oxidation number of an element when it is reduced?
A
It’s oxidation number decreases
