OXIDATION AND REDUCTION IN TERMS OF ELECTRONS Flashcards
1
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What is a redox reaction?
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A reaction that involves both reduction and oxidation.
2
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What is oxidation?
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The loss of electrons.
3
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What is reduction?
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The gain of electrons.
4
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What is an oxidising agent?
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A species that oxidises another species by removing one or more electrons. When an oxidising agent reacts it gains electrons and is, therefore, reduced.
5
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What is a reducing agent?
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A species that reduced another species by adding one or more electrons. When a reducing agent reacts it loses electrons and is, therefore, oxidised.
