Redox Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is oxidation in terms of electrons?
A
Oxidation is loss of electrons
2
Q
What is oxidation in terms of oxygen?
A
Oxidation is gain of oxygen
3
Q
What is oxidation in terms of hydrogen?
A
Oxidation is loss of hydrogen
4
Q
What is oxidation in terms of oxidation state?
A
Oxidation is increase in oxidation state
5
Q
What is reduction in terms of electrons?
A
Reduction is gain of electron
6
Q
What is reduction terms of oxygen?
A
Reduction is loss of oxygen
7
Q
What is reduction in terms of hydrogen?
A
Reduction is gain of hydrogen
8
Q
What is reduction in terms of oxidation state?
A
Reduction is reduction in oxidation state
9
Q
What is the oxidation state?
A
The number of electrons an element uses in bonding
10
Q
What is the sum of the oxidation state?
A
The overall charge of the compound
