Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons Flashcards
Define reduction in terms of electrons.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.
What should students be able to do regarding displacement reactions?
Write ionic equations for displacement reactions.
What should students be able to do regarding displacement reactions?
Write ionic equations for displacement reactions.
In a given reaction or equation, what should students identity?
Identify which species are oxidized and which are reduced.
What are the specific tasks related to reactions that students should accomplish?
Write ionic equations for displacement reactions and identify oxidized and reduced species in a given reaction or equation.
What is reduction in the context of half equations?
The gain of electrons.