Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 common oxidising agents.
A
- Oxygen,
- Chlorine,
- Potassium dichromate,
- Potassium manganate.
2
Q
Give 5 common reducing agents.
A
- Group 1 metals,
- Group 2 metals,
- Hydrogen,
- Carbon,
- Carbon Monoxide.
3
Q
What does an oxidising agent do?
A
Gains electrons (accepts electrons) is itself reduced.
4
Q
What does a reducing agent do?
A
Loses electrons (donates electrons) is itself oxidised.
5
Q
What is the oxidation state of hydrogen normally?
A
+1
6
Q
What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in metal hydrides?
A
-1
7
Q
What are the oxidation states of group 1 metals?
A
+1
8
Q
What are the oxidation states of group 2 metals?
A
+2
9
Q
What is the oxidation state of aluminium?
A
+3
10
Q
What is the oxidation state of oxygen?
A
-2
11
Q
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in peroxides?
A
-1
12
Q
What is the oxidation state of fluorine?
A
-1
13
Q
What is the oxidation state of chlorine?
A
-1
14
Q
What is the oxidation state of chlorine in compounds with an F and O?
A
A positive value.
