Topic 3 Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation state of an element
A
0
2
Q
When is hydrogens oxidation number not +1
A
When it is in a metal hydride with oxidation number -1
3
Q
When is Cl oxidation number not 1-
A
When’s it’s in a compound with O or F
4
Q
When does O not have oxidation state of -2
A
In peroxide (H2O2) it is -1 and in OF2 it is 2+
5
Q
What is Disproportionation
A
An element in a single species is simultaneous oxidised and reduced
