Oxidation and Reduction Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation
A
Loss of electrons
2
Q
Reduction
A
Gain of electrons
3
Q
Oxidising Agent
A
Allows oxidation by gaining electrons itself
4
Q
Reducing Agent
A
Allows reduction by losing electrons itself
5
Q
Electrolysis
A
Use of electric current to cause a chemical reaction
6
Q
Electroplating
A
The coating of a metal onto the surface of another metal using electrolysis
7
Q
Oxidation Number
A
The charge that an atom appears to have when the electrons are distributed according to certain rules
