U3AOS1 - Galvanic Cells as a source of energy Flashcards
Redox Reactions
Transfer of electrons, from one species to another, in two half reactions (oxidation and reduction)
Oxidation Number
number of electrons lost or gained by an atom to form a chemical bond with another species
Examples of Redox Reactions
Combustion, Photosynthesis
How to determine if a redox reaction has occured
If the Oxidation Number of the molecules has changed
What is the oxidation number of a free element (e.g. O2)?
Zero
What is the Oxidation of a simple ion (e.g. Na+)?
Equal to the charge of the ion
(so Na+ is +1)
What is the sum of the oxidation numbers of a compound (e.g. KCl or SO42-)
KCl -> ON of 0
SO42- -> ON of -2
What is Hydrogens Oxidation Number (in a compound - including special rule)
Normally +1
Except in metal hydrides, where its -1 (e.g. CaH2)
What is Oxygens Oxidation Number (in a compound - including special rule)
Normally -2
Except in peroxides where its -1 (e.g. H2O2)
Conjugate Reducing & Oxidizing Agents
An electron donator and its corresponding electron reciever
Spectator Ions
Ions that are not involved in the redox reaction - will have no change in oxidation number
Do Noble Gases react in a redox reaction
No - they can have no change in electrons - as they have a full shell
Oxidation (electron, ON, sample reaction)
Reactant loses an Electron
Increase of ON
Reactant = Product + e-
Reduction (electron, ON, sample reaction)
Reactant gains an electron
Decrease in ON
Reactant + e- = Product
Reduction Agent (reductants)
substance that causes the other substance present to undergo reduction
it will itself, undergo oxidation