Topic 3- Redox reactions Flashcards
1
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What is a redox reaction?
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Redox reaction is a reaction that involves both reduction and oxidation
2
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What is oxidation?
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons
3
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What is reduction?
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Reduction is the gain of electrons
4
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What is an oxidising agent?
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An oxidising agent is a species that oxidises another species by reducing itself
5
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What is a reducing agent?
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A reducing agent is a species that reduces another species by oxidising itself
6
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What is disproportionation?
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Disproportionation is the simultaneous oxidisation and reduction of an element in a single reaction
