Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Oxidation reaction?
A
An Oxidation reaction is a reaction in which electrons are lost or
oxygen is gained.
2
Q
What is a Reduction reaction?
A
A Reduction reaction is one in which electrons are gained
or oxygen lost.
3
Q
What do the letters in the acronym oil rig mean
A
Oxidation
Is
Loss
Reduction
Is
Gain
4
Q
Is this an Oxidation or a Reduction reaction
Zn → Zn2+ + 2e
A
Oxidation
5
Q
Is this an Oxidation or a Reduction reaction
Cu2+ + 2e → Cu
A
Reduction
6
Q
What redox reaction would these metals make
Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e
Cu2+(aq) + 2e → Cu(s)
A
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s)
