Oxidation And Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation
A
Gain of oxygen by an element or compound, loss of hydrogen and electrons
2
Q
Reduction
A
Loss of oxygen by an element or compound and the gain of electrons and hydrogen
3
Q
Carbon is more reactive than Iron, what would happen?
A
The iron oxide is reduced by the carbon (because oxygen is removed) to form a metallic iron.
4
Q
What extracts anything above carbon?
A
Electrolysis
5
Q
What extracts anything below carbon?
A
Smelting (except copper, silver and gold which are found native and can be chipped away)
6
Q
What does OILRIG stand for?
A
Oxidation Is Loss Reduction Is Gain
7
Q
What ion does oxidation Form?
A
+ ion
8
Q
What ion does reduction form?
A
- ion
