Oxidising or Reducing Agents Flashcards
1
Q
What elements are the best oxidising agents?
A
The halogens (group 7)
2
Q
What elements are the best reducing agents?
A
Elements in group 1
3
Q
What do oxidising agents undergo?
A
Reduction
4
Q
What do reducing agents undergo?
A
Oxidation
5
Q
What elements are suitable for use as oxidising agents?
A
Most non-metals
6
Q
What elements are suitable for use as reducing agents?
A
Metals