10. Redox Equations Flashcards
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What do redox reactions/electron transfer reactions always involve?
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The movement of electrons
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What is redox short for?
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Reduction oxidation
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What are ions which take no part in the reaction called?
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Spectator ion
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Define oxidation
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Loss of electrons
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Define reduction
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Gain of electrons
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What do reducing agents do?
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They give away electrons
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What do oxidising agents do?
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They accept electrons
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Sometimes in aqueous solutions, species take part in redox reactions but are neither oxidised or reduced. We must balance them separately. These include water molecules, H+ ions (in acid solution) and OH- ions in alkaline solutions.
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Don’t worry, just do some end of chapter questions.
