Oxidation and Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is photosynthesis?
A
process by which plants store energy from the sun in the bond energy of carbohydrates
2
Q
What is the definition of photoautotrophs?
A
plants, they use energy from the light to make their own food
3
Q
What are chemoheterotrophs?
A
humans, use energy from chemicals produced by other living things
4
Q
What are the basics of oxidation reactions?
A
gain of oxygen atoms
loss of hydrogen atoms
loss of electrons
5
Q
What are the basics of reduction reactions?
A
loss of oxygen atoms
gain of hydrogen atoms
gain of electrons
6
Q
What is catabolism?
A
process of breaking down molecules
