Redox

Question 0

Oxidation

Answer 0

Loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation number.

Question 1

Oxidation number

Answer 1

An oxidation number is a measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element.

Question 2

Reduction

Answer 2

Gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation number.

Question 3

Redox reaction

Answer 3

A redox reaction is a reaction in which both reduction and oxidation take place.

Question 4

Reducing agent

Answer 4

Is a reagent agent that reduces(adds electrons to) another species.

Question 5

Oxidising agent

Answer 5

Is a reagent that oxidises(takes electrons from) another species.