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Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions Flashcards

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Describe oxidation

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  • loss of e-
  • oxidation state increases
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Describe reduction

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  • gain of e-
  • oxidation state decreases
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what are reducing agents

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losses electrons to give to other species

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what are oxidising agents

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gains electrons from other species

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