Redox Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
what is oxidation in terms of electrons?
A
the loss of electrons
(OILRIG- oxidation is loss, reduction is gain)
2
Q
what is reduction in terms of electrons?
A
a gain of electrons
(OILRIG- oxidation is loss, reduction is gain)
3
Q
what is a redox reaction?
A
a reaction where both reduction and oxidation happen at the same time e.g. displacement reactions
4
Q
what ate displacement reactions?
A
when a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from its compound
5
Q
what happens in terms of electrons during displacement reactions?
A
•the metal ion gains electrons and is reduced, the metal atom loses electrons and is oxidised
6
Q
practice ionic equation
A
https://youtu.be/BkGqAJR1K6Q
