Redox Flashcards
1
Q
oxidation number
A
number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element
2
Q
any element
A
0
3
Q
combined O
A
-2
4
Q
combined H
A
+
5
Q
combined F
A
-1
6
Q
combined Na, K
A
+1
7
Q
combined Mg, Ca
A
+2
8
Q
combined Cl, Br, I
A
-1
9
Q
H in metal hydrides
A
-1
10
Q
O in peroxides
A
-1
11
Q
O bonded to F
A
+2
12
Q
Oxidation
A
loss of electrons
13
Q
Reduction
A
gain of electrons
14
Q
Disproportionation
A
the same element is reduced and oxidised
15
Q
Which side of the equation do electrons go on when a substance is reduced?
A
left
