Oxidation - Reduction Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a REDOX reaction?
A
A reaction where electrons are transferred between the compounds in the reactants and products
2
Q
Oxidation
A
A compound that donates or loses electrons
3
Q
Reduction
A
A compound that accepts or gains electrons
4
Q
Memory tool to remember oxidation and reduction
A
Leo - Loose electrons oxidation
Ger - Gain electrons reduction
5
Q
Oxidizing agent
A
- Facilitates another substance to be oxidized
- Becomes reduced
6
Q
Reducing agent
A
- Facilitates another substance to be reduced
- Becomes oxidized
7
Q
Elements and diatomic gases oxidation number
A
zero
8
Q
Group 1 metallic ions oxidation number
A
+1
9
Q
Fluorine oxidation number
A
-1
10
Q
Oxygen oxidation number
A
- Almost always -2
- In H2O2 its -1
- In OF2 it’s +2
11
Q
Hydrogen oxidation number
A
- Almost always +1
- Except in metallic hydrides where it’s -1
