Unit 3 - Oxidising or Reducing Agents

Question 1

Define oxidation

Answer 1

A reaction where electrons are lost

Question 2

Define reduction

Answer 2

A reaction where electrons are gained

Question 3

Define redox

Answer 3

When oxidation and reduction takes place at the same time

Question 4

What is an oxidising agent?

Answer 4

A substance which accepts electrons
(takes place in reduction reaction)

Question 5

What is a reducing agent?

Answer 5

A substance which donates electrons
(takes place in oxidation reaction)

Question 6

Where can the best reducing agents be found?

Answer 6

Top right of the ECS

Question 7

Where can the best oxidising agents be found?

Answer 7

Bottom left of ECS

Question 8

Elements with a high electronegativity are strong __________ agents

Answer 8

Oxidising

Question 9

Elements with a low electronegativity are strong __________ agents

Answer 9

Reducing

Question 10

What’s the acronym for writing reduction + Oxidation reactions?

Answer 10

Every - Equation
Bakery - Balance
Will - Water
Have - H+
Eggs - Electrons