Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Define oxidation
A
Loss of e-
2
Q
Define reduction
A
Gain in e-
3
Q
Define oxidising agent
A
Accepts e<strong>-</strong> + gets reduced
4
Q
Define reducing agent
A
Donates e- + gets oxidised
5
Q
Oxidation state of elements
A
0
6
Q
Oxidation state of monatomic ion
A
Same as charge
7
Q
Oxidation state of neutral compound
A
0
8
Q
Oxidation state of oxygen
A
-2
exp. in peroxides: -1
9
Q
Oxidation state of hydrogen
A
+ 1
exp metal hydrides: -1