Oxidation And Reduction Flashcards
Oxidation
In terms of oxidation no: oxidation no increases
In terms of electrons: loss of electrons
Reduction
In terms of oxidation number: oxidation number decreases
In terms of electrons: gain of electrons
Oxidation definition
Gain of oxygen to a substance
Reduction definition
Loss of oxygen from a substance
Oxidising agent
A substance that brings about oxidation in other substances. The oxidising agent is reduced.
Reducing agent
A substance that brings about reduction in other substances. The reducing agent itself is oxidised
What are redox reactions
When one substance is being oxidised and one substance is being reduced
Oxidation number
The charge that an atom has or appears to have when electrons are distributed according to certain rules
What are some common oxidising agents
Hydrogen peroxide
Sodium hypochlorite in bleach
What are some common reducing agents
Sulphur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
