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1
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Reduction is the _________ of electrons.

A

Gain.

2
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What is the acronym used to determine which process is oxidation or reduction?

A

LEO the lion GERs.

3
Q

What is a redox/oxidation-reduction reaction?

A

When oxidation and reduction both occur in the reaction.

4
Q

What is an oxidizing agent?

A

A reactant that oxidizes another reactant.

5
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What is a reducing agent?

A

A reactant that reduces another reactant.

6
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What is a half reaction?

A

A balanced equation that shows the number of electrons involved in either oxidation or reduction.

7
Q

How many half reactions are needed to represent a redox reaction?

A

Two! An oxidation and a reduction.

8
Q

Oxidation is an ________ in oxidation number.

A

Increase.

9
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Reduction is a ___________ in oxidation number.

A

Decrease.

10
Q

Oxidation is the ____ of electrons.

A

Loss.