Unit 1: Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidising agent
A
Gains an electrons from atoms or ions
Non-metal + ion
Oxidation reactions
Reduces itself
Bottom left ECS
2
Q
Reducing agents
A
Loses (donates electrons) to element or ion
Metal - ion
Oxidised itself
Top right ECS
3
Q
Reduction
A
Li+(aq) + e- > Li(s)
4
Q
Oxidation
A
Li(s) > Li+(aq) + e-