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Redox Flashcards

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Define oxidation

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Loss of electrons

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Define reduction

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Gain of electrons

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What is an oxidising agent?

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An electron acceptor

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What is a reducing agent?

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An electron donor

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What happens to oxidation states when something is oxidised or reduced?

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Oxidised: oxidation state increases
Reduced: oxidation state decreases

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