Topic 3 - Redox 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the oxidation number?
A
The charge of an ion or the theoretical charge of an atom in a covalently bonded compound where the bond is ionic
2
Q
What is oxidation?
A
Loss of electrons, increase in oxidation number
3
Q
What is reduction?
A
Gain in electrons, decrease in oxidation number
4
Q
What is an oxidising agent?
A
Accepts electrons and gets reduced in a redox reaction
5
Q
What is a reducing agent?
A
Donates electrons and gets oxidised in a redox reaction
6
Q
What is disproportionation? (Disproportion reaction)
A
A redox reaction involving an element in a single species being simultaneously oxidised and reduced
