Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Positive number in oxidation?
A
Electrons lost
2
Q
Negative number in oxidation?
A
Electrons gained
3
Q
For compounds, the sum of oxidation states is?
A
Zero
4
Q
Li
A
+
5
Q
Mg
A
2+
6
Q
Sr
A
2+
7
Q
Al
A
3+
8
Q
O
A
2-
9
Q
F
A
-
10
Q
Mg ——> mg 2+ + 2e-
A
OXIDATION
11
Q
1/2 O2 + 2e- ——-> O2-
A
REDUCTION
12
Q
The most reactive metal will displace the least reactive metal
A
Displacement reaction
13
Q
To get a net iconic reaction…
A
Cancel out the electrons
14
Q
A reducing agent is for the element that has been…
A
OXIDISED
15
Q
A oxidising agent is for the element that has been…
A
REDUCED
