Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
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Oxidizing Agent
A
Causes another atom in a redox reaction to undergo oxidation and is reduced (itself, loses charge)
* Usually have oxygen/electronegative element
2
Q
Reducing Agent
A
Causes other atom to be reduced and is oxidized (itself, gains charge)
* Usually have metals or hydrides
3
Q
Disproportionation
A
Element is both oxidized and reduced
