redox Flashcards
1
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oxidation in terms of oxygen
A
an element is oxidised if it reacts with oxygen to form an oxide
2
Q
oxidation in terms of electrons
A
oxidation is the loss of electrons
3
Q
oxidation in terms of oxidation numbers
A
element is oxidised if its oxidation number increases
4
Q
disproportionation reactions
A
an element is both oxidised and reduced at same time
5
Q
oxidising agent
A
when something gains electrons in a reaction
6
Q
what to do when asked to identify the oxidising agent
A
the species like sulfur ion not sulfur
7
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