Oxidation and Reduction Flashcards
1
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Oxidation DEf.
A
Loss of electrons. Loss of H and gain of O
2
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Reducing Agent
A
Element that has been oxidised
3
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Reduction Def.
A
Gain of electrons. Gain of H loss of O
4
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Oxidising Agent
A
The molecule that has been reduced
5
Q
Oxidation No. of Free Elements
A
0
6
Q
3 Energy Functions in Body
A
Macromolecule synthesis, muscle contraction + cell and molecule active transport
7
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Oxidation no. of monatomic ions
A
Charge on ion
8
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Oxidation Number Def.
A
Charge the atom would have in molecule (/ionic compound) if electrons were completely transferred
9
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Oxygen Oxidation No.
A
-2
10
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Oxygen Oxidation Number Exceotions
A
H2O2 + O2^2-. O = -1
11
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Hydrogen Oxidation No.
A
+1
12
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Hydrogen Oxidation No. Exceptions
A
Binary Metal Compounds. H = -1
13
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Group 1 Oxidation No.
A
1+
14
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Group 2 Oxidation No.
A
2+
15
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Fluorine Oxidation No.
A
-1
