Unit 10 - Redox - Regents

Question 1

Definition of Redox Reactions (3)

Answer 1

1. e- are removed from one particle and transferred to another
2. E produced when e- go from hi - lo ES
3. Oxidation & Reduction must occur at the same time

Question 2

Definition of Oxidation

Answer 2

Loss of e-

Question 3

Definition of Reduction

Answer 3

Gaun of e-

Question 4

Why must reduction and oxidation occur at the same time?

Answer 4

Law of Conservation of Charge

Question 5

What is an Acronym to Remember Oxidation & Reduction?

Answer 5

LEO say GER
Loss of Electrons - Oxidation
Gain of Electrons - Reduction