Oxidation and reduction ion electron half equations Flashcards

1
Q

What is oxidation?

A

Oxidation is a loss of electrons by a reactant in any reaction.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is reduction?

A

Reduction is the gain of electrons by a reactant in any reaction.
Reduction is the opposite of oxidation,

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are redox reactions?

A

Reactions in which reduction and oxidation occur are called redox reactions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly