Oxidation And Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is reduction?
A
The loss of oxygen
2
Q
What does the extraction of metals involve?
A
Reduction of ores
3
Q
What does the oxidation of metals result in?
A
Corrosion
4
Q
Why is a metal resistance to oxidation?
A
A metals resistance to oxidation is related to its position in the reactive series.
The more reactive the metal, the more rapidly it corrodes
5
Q
What is oxidation?
A
The gain for oxygen
