Redox Flashcards by Ava Sheffield

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What is oxidation?

A

loss of electrons during a reaction of increase in oxidation number

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What is reduction?

A

gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation number

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What is oxidation number?

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number representing the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom in a compound

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