Redox Reactions Flashcards
What is the loss of electrons called
Oxidation
What is a gain of electrons called
Reduction
What is the mnemonic for remembering
OIL RIG
Why is the term redox used
Reduction and oxidation happens at the same time
What is a displacement reaction
One metal kicking out another one out of a compound
What happens if you put a reactive metal into the solution of a dissolved metal compound
The reactive metal will replace the less reactive in the compound
Describe a displacement reaction of putting iron in a solution of copper sulfate
Iron will kick out the less reactive copper. You end up with iron sulfate solution and copper metal
What always gains electrons in displacement reactions
The metal ion always gains electrons and is reduced
What always loses electrons in a displacement reaction
The metal atom
What is shown in an ionic equation
Only the particles that react and the products they form are shown
