Oxidation and Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
What do metals react with to create metal oxides?
A
Oxygen
2
Q
What is Oxidation
A
When metals gain oxygen
3
Q
What is Reduction
A
When metals lose oxygen
4
Q
What is OILRIG
A
Oxidation is loss of electrons, Reduction is gain of electron
5
Q
What is a Redox reaction
A
A redox reaction is when one metal is reduced and another is oxidised
6
Q
What is the equation for neutralisation?
A
H+ + oh- → h2o
