Redox Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Define oxidising agent
A
The reactant oxidising another chemical
2
Q
Define reducing agent
A
The reactant reducing oxygen from another chemical
3
Q
Common oxidising agents:
A
- acidified aq. potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
Turns from purple to colourless - acidified aqueous potassium dichromate
Turns from orange to green
4
Q
Common reducing agent:
A
Aqueous potassium iodide
Turns from colourless to brown
5
Q
Define redox reaction
A
The reaction in which reduction and oxidation take place simultaneously
