Redox Flashcards

1
Q

Define oxidation

A

Loss of e-

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2
Q

Define reduction

A

Gain in e-

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3
Q

Define oxidising agent

A

Accepts e<strong>-</strong> + gets reduced

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4
Q

Define reducing agent

A

Donates e- + gets oxidised

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5
Q

Oxidation state of elements

A

0

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6
Q

Oxidation state of monatomic ion

A

Same as charge

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7
Q

Oxidation state of neutral compound

A

0

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8
Q

Oxidation state of oxygen

A

-2

exp. in peroxides: -1

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9
Q

Oxidation state of hydrogen

A

+ 1

exp metal hydrides: -1

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