Unit 1: Redox Flashcards
1
Q
What is reduction?
A
The gain of electrons
2
Q
What is oxidation?
A
The loss of electrons
3
Q
What happens in a redox reaction?
A
oxidation and reduction reactions happen simultaneously
4
Q
What is an oxidising agent?
A
The thing that’s being reduced
5
Q
What is a reducing agent?
A
The thing that’s being oxidised
6
Q
In what circumstances will redox reactions occur?
A
If the thing that’s being oxidised is above the thing that’s being reduced
7
Q
How can you spot a redox equation?
A
If metal atoms turn into metal ions (vv)
If transition metals change their charges
If non-metal molecules become non-metal ions (vv)
