oxidation and reduction definitions Flashcards
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oxidation
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oxidation is the addition of oxygen to a substance
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reduction
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reduction is the removal of oxygen from a substance
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electron transfer
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electron transfer are when elements react they exchange electrons
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oxidation (electron transfer)
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oxidation is the loss of electrons
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reduction (electron transfer)
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reduction is the gain of electrons
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oxidation numbers
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oxidation numbers is the charge that an atom has or appears to have when the electrons are distributed according to certain rules
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oxidation (oxidation number)
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oxidation is an increase in oxidation number
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reduction (oxidation number)
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reduction is a decrease in oxidation number
