Redox Flashcards
1
Q
What is oxidation
A
Loss of electrons
2
Q
What is reduction
A
Gain of electrons
3
Q
Definition of oxidation number
A
The charge that an atom would have if the bonding were completely ionic
4
Q
Oxidation numbers of simple ions (Na K H Mg Ca Pb Cl Br I O S)
A
Same as whatever their charge would be
5
Q
How to calculate oxidation of an ion when not given
A
Positive / negative opposite of the other atom in the ion
6
Q
Oxidation number of an unconvinced ELEMENT
A
0
7
Q
Group one oxidation number is always
A
+1
8
Q
Fluorine oxidation number is always
A
-1
9
Q
Which element in an ion will have the negative value
A
Whichever one is more olectronegative
