Redox Flashcards
1
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Redox
A
Donation/ transfer of electrons from one substance to another
2
Q
Oxidation
A
Is loss of electrons
Loss in oxidation numbers
Loss of hydrogen
Gain of oxygen
3
Q
Reduction
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Is gain of electrons
Increase in oxidation number
Loss of oxygen
Gain of hydrogen
4
Q
Oxidant
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Cause another substance to be oxidised
5
Q
Reluctant
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Causes another substance to be reduced
6
Q
Oxidation rules
A
Sum of number= 0 F=-1 in all compounds Group 1= +1 H to non metal= 1 to metal= -1 O= -2 in peroxide = -1 Group 7 = -1 if 2 the more elctronegative one is -1