Quiz 10 Notes (Exam 4) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the LOSS of electrons/INCREASE in oxidation number?
A
Oxidation
2
Q
What is the GAIN of electrons/DECREASE in oxidation number?
A
Reduction
3
Q
How can you remember oxidation and reduction?
A
OIL RIG
4
Q
Where does oxidation occur (the “negative” end)
A
Anode
5
Q
Where does reduction occur (the “positive” end)?
A
Cathode
6
Q
If E cell (V) is positive, is it spontaneous or non spontaneous?
A
Spontaneous
7
Q
If E cell is negative, is it spontaneous or non spontaneous?
A
Non spontaneous
8
Q
What is the driving force for a specific charge process?
A
Potential
9
Q
How do we remember how oxidation/reduction AND anode/cathode related?
A
Red Cat
An Ox
10
Q
What is the E cell equation?
A
E cell= Ecathode-Eanode
