Review of Redox Chemistry Flashcards
- Describe the defining traits of redox chemistry. - Identify the oxidant and reductant of a redox reaction. - Balance chemical equations for redox reactions using half-reaction method.
1
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What is a redox reaction?
A
A chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred between two species.
2
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What is oxidation?
A
The loss of electrons, turns into cation (electrically positive).
3
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What is reduction?
A
The gain of electrons, turns into anion (electrically negative).
4
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What do you do before doing half-reactions?
A
Make sure to balance the equation.
5
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Redox reactions can happen in which types of solutions?
A
Mainly acidic and basic solutions.
