Redox and standard electrode potential Flashcards
1
Q
oxidation is…
A
loss of electrons
2
Q
reduction is…
A
gain of electrons
3
Q
a oxidising agent…
A
oxidises another species by removing electrons from it
- reduces itself
4
Q
a reducing agent…
A
reduces another species by donating electrons to it
- oxidises itself
5
Q
oxidation states of group 1
A
+1
6
Q
oxidation state of group 2
A
+2
7
Q
oxidation state of aluminium
A
+3
8
Q
oxidation state of hydrogen
A
+1
9
Q
oxidation state of hydrogen when with a metal
A
-1
10
Q
fluorine oxidation state
A
-1
11
Q
oxygen oxidation state
A
-2
12
Q
what is oxygens oxidation state in a peroxide
A
-1
13
Q
what is chlorines oxidation state
A
-1
14
Q
how to tell if an element has been oxidised
A
oxidation state = more positive
15
Q
how to tell if an element has been reduced
A
oxidation state = more negative
16
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