topic 3 Flashcards
1
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oxidation numbers
A
a number assigned to a combined element that represents the number of electrons transferred compared to the element in its standard state
2
Q
oxidation
A
loss of e
increase in O.N
gain of oxygen
loss of hydrogen
3
Q
reduction
A
gain in e
decrease in O.N
loss of oxygen
gain of hydrogen
4
Q
redox
A
both reduction and oxidation simultaneously
5
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disproportionation
A
simultaneous oxidation and reduction of an element in a single species
6
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complex half equation Cr2O72-
A
Cr2O72- ---> Cr3+ Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
6
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complex half equation Cr2O72-
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Cr2O72- ---> Cr3+ Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O Cr2O72- ---> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O