Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Reducing agent
A
Lose electrons and are oxidised themselves
2
Q
Oxidising agent
A
Gain electrons and are reduced themselves
3
Q
What is the oxidation state of ions
A
Same as the charge
4
Q
The oxidation state of group 1
A
+1
5
Q
Aluminium oxidation state
A
+3
6
Q
Hydrogen oxidation state
A
+1 (except in hydrides -1)
7
Q
What are hydrides
A
Hydrogen bonded to metal
8
Q
Chlorine oxidation state
A
-1 (Positive with F and O)
9
Q
Oxygen oxidation state
A
-2 (-1 in peroxides H202) and +2 in OF2
