oxidation, reduction, redox equation Flashcards
1
Q
oxidation
A
loss of electrons
2
Q
reduction
A
gain of electrons
3
Q
oxidising agent
A
electron acceptor/ proton donor
4
Q
reduction agent
A
electron donor/ proton acceptor
5
Q
pure elements
A
0
6
Q
oxygen compounds
A
-2
7
Q
oxygen with fluorine
A
+1
8
Q
peroxide
(H2O2)
A
-1
9
Q
hydrogen in metal hydrides
A
-1
10
Q
hydrogen in non-metal hydrides
A
+1
11
Q
group 1 metals
A
+1
12
Q
group 2 metals
A
+2
13
Q
group 7
(when not with more electronegative)
A
-1
14
Q
half equations
A
balance with H2O
balance with H+
balance charges with e-
