Oxidation and reduction Flashcards by tulip saleh

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What is the definition of oxidation?

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Loss of electrons
Increase in oxidation number
Loss of hydrogen

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What is the definition of reduction?

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Gain of electrons
Decrease in oxidation number
Gain of hydrogen

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What is a reducing agent?

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Gets oxidised = loss of electrons
Oxidation number increases

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What is an oxidising agent?

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Gets reduced = gain of electrons
Oxidation number decreases

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What does disproportionation mean?

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Specific type of redox reaction
Where the same element is both oxidised & reduced

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What do the roman numerals stand for in a compound?

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Oxidation number

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