Redox Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation
A
Loss of electrons
2
Q
Reduction
A
Gain of electrons
3
Q
Redox Reaction
A
Reduction and oxidation happen simultaneously
4
Q
Oxidising Agent
A
Accepts electrons and gets reduced
5
Q
Reducing Agent
A
Donates electrons and gets oxidised
6
Q
Oxidation State of an Element
A
Tells you the total number of electrons it has donated or accepted
7
Q
What must be ensured when making full equations for redox reactions?
A
That the atoms and charges balance
8
Q
Describe assigning oxidation states in a compound ion
A
In a compound ion, the most electronegative element has a negative oxidation state.
The other elements have more positive oxidation states
