Oxidising and Reducing Agents Flashcards
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Oxidising agent
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A substance that accepts electrons (helps another reactant to be oxidised by being reduced).
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Reducing agent
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A substance that donates electrons (helps another reactant to be reduced by being oxidised itself).
3
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Redox Reaction
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A redox reaction is when an oxidation and a reduction reaction take place at the same time.
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OILRIG
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Oxidation Is Loss Reduction Is Gain
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Uses of Oxidising Agents
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- used to kill fungi and bacteria
- used as bleach
