Redox Flashcards
Oxidation is ____ of electrons
Loss
Reduction is _____ of electrons
Gain
Oxidation is reaction with ____
Oxygen
Reduction is reaction with ____
Nothing
Oxidation is an _____ in the charge of the ion
Increase
Reduction is _____ in the charge on the ion
Reduction
How do you spot a redox equation
A metal element is unconvinced on one side of the reaction and combined on the other
How do you spot a redox equation 2
The charge on the element changes
What is an oxidising agent
Chemicals Whig allow other chemicals to oxidise by being reduced and gaining electrons
What are reducing agents
Chemicals which reduce other chemicals by oxidising and giving away electrons
What is a displacement reaction
It occurs when a metal higher in the ECS is added to a solution containing ions of a metal lower in the ECS and swaps placed with it