Redox And Electrode Potentials Flashcards
1
Q
What is oxidation
A
Loss of control of elections
2
Q
What is reduction
A
Gain of control of electrons
3
Q
What is a redox reaction
A
When species are both reduced and oxidised
4
Q
What is an oxidising agent
A
A species being reduced
5
Q
What is a reducing agent
A
A species being oxidised
6
Q
What should you balance half equation with
A
Electrons and hydrogen ions
7
Q
If a species oxidised very easily what voltage will it have
A
A very negative one ( therefore left cell)
8
Q
What is the equation for emf
A
Emf = Eright-Eleft
