Redox Flashcards
what is a reductant
RA
what is oxidant
OA
where does the RA go in a cell
anode
where does the OA go in a cell
cathode
where does the negative post get hooked up
where you want reduction to occur/OA/cathode
where does the positive side of the battery get hooked up to
where you want oxidation to occur/RA/anode
whats another name for an electrolytic cell
davies cell
whats it mean when somethings molten
something thats been heated until the substance melts/turns into a liquid; usually happens to solid
when does the chloride anomaly occur
when Cl- and H20 are the only possible RA agents
what is the chloride anomaly
when Cl- and H20 are the only possible RAs so even though water is technically the stronger RA according to the table, Cl- will act as the strongest RA
whats the saying to remember electrode positions
AN OX ate a RED CAT
what agent is present when reduction occurs
OA
what agent is present when oxidation occurs
RA
which way do electrons flow
through the external wires from the anode to the cathode (A to C)
where are ions attracted to
anode (A to A)
