oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons Flashcards
1
Q
oxidation is loss ____
A
of electrons
2
Q
reduction is gain
A
of electrons
3
Q
mg –> mg2+ + 2e-
A
mg atom oxidised as it lost electrons
4
Q
s + 2e- —> s2-
A
sulfur atom reduced as it gains electrons and becomes s2-
