Redox Flashcards
0
Q
What is reduction?
A
Reduction is the removal of oxygen from a substance. They always happen together.
1
Q
What is oxidation?
A
Oxidation is the addition of oxygen to a substance. They always happen together.
2
Q
What happened in this formulae?
Lead Oxide + carbon > lead + carbon monoxide
A
Oxygen was added and lead was reduced
3
Q
What actually happens when the magnesium joins with oxygen?
A
The magnesium atom LOSES ELECTRONS to become a magnesium ION
4
Q
What happens with oxidation?
A
It’s a loss of electrons
5
Q
What happens with reduction?
A
It’s a gain of electrons
6
Q
Look at this eg
A
⚫️⚫️ + ⚪️⚪️➡️⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️
7
Q
What does oil rig stand for?
A
Oxidation
Is
Loss
Reduction
Is
Gain
(Of electrons)
