Redox Flashcards
1
Q
What does LEO goes GER stand for?
A
Losing Electrons Oxidation goes Gaining Electrons Reduction
2
Q
An oxidant is _______
A
Reduced
3
Q
KOHES stands for? What is it the order of steps to balance?
A
Key chemicals Oxygens Hydrogens Electrons States
It is the steps to balance the REDOX half equations
4
Q
A reductant is _______
A
Oxidized
5
Q
What is oxidation
A
Loss of electrons, gain of oxygen, loss of hydrogen
6
Q
What is reduction
A
Gain of electrons, loss of oxygen and gain of hydrogens
7
Q
When adding half equations you make it possible to _______ the electrons
A
Eliminate
8
Q
- Identify the oxidation _____ equation.
- Identify the _______ half equation
- Write the half oxidation and reduction equations
- Balance the ______
- Add the _____ equations
A
- Identify the oxidation half equations
- Identify the reduction half equations
- Write the half oxidation and reduction equations
- Balance the electrons
- Add the half equations
