Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation Numbers- Atom in elemental state
A
0
2
Q
Oxidation Numbers- Single atom ions
A
Charge of atom
i.e. CdCl2 (Cd= +2, Cl= -1)
3
Q
Oxidation Numbers- Fl
A
Always 0
4
Q
Oxidation Numbers- H
A
Usually +1
Except in metal hydride (-1)
5
Q
Oxidation Numbers- O
A
Usually -2
In peroxide= +1
When bound to F= +1
6
Q
Oxidation Numbers- Alkali metal
A
+1
7
Q
Oxidation Numbers- Alkaline Earth metal
A
+2
8
Q
Galvanic Cell
A
Spontaneous Anode (-)----> Cathode (+) Chemical to electrical energy Electrons come from oxidized element at anode Ecell>0
9
Q
Electrolytic Cell
A
Non-spontaneous Anode (+)----> Cathode (-) Electrical to chemical energy Needs external power source Electrons come from external source Ecell<0