Module 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What does an atom consist of?
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
What is the relative charge of a proton?
Positive
What is the relative mass of a proton?
1
What is the relative charge of a neutron?
0
What is the relative mass of a neutron?
1
What is the relative charge of an electron?
0.0005
What makes an atom neutral?
The total positive charge from protons is cancelled by the total negative charge from electrons.
Definition of atomic number?
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
Oxidation number of oxygen
-2
Oxidation number of Hydrogen
+1
Oxidation number of Fluorine
-1
Oxidation number of Na+,K+
+1
Oxidation number of Mg2+,Ca2+
+2
Oxidation number of Cl-,Br-,I-
-1
Oxidation number of Hydrogen in metal hydrides
-1
E.g. NaH,CaH2
Oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides
-1
E.g. H202
Oxidation number of oxygen bonded to fluorine?
+2
What is reduction?
The gain of electrons.
What is oxidation?
The loss of electrons.
What is reduction in terms of oxidation numbers?
Decrease in oxidation number.
What is oxidation in terms of oxidation numbers?
Increase in oxidation number.