Oxidising and reducing agents

Question 1

A reducing agent is a substance that…

Answer 1

Accepts electrons

Question 2

A reducing agent is a substance that…

Answer 2

Donates electrons

Question 2

_______ agents have low electronegativity values

Answer 2

Reducing

Question 3

_________ agents have high electonegativity values

Answer 3

Oxidising

Question 4

Elements and compounds at the bottom left of the electrochemical series are…

Answer 4

Strong oxidising agents

Question 5

Elements and compounds at the top right of the electrochemical series are…

Answer 5

Strong reducing agents

Question 6

4 steps to writing a more complex ion-electron equation?

Answer 6

1. Check the main element reacting is balanced
2. Add water to balance the oxygen atoms
3. Add H+ ions to balance the hydrogen atoms
4. Add electrons to the same side as the H+ ions so that both sides of the equation have the same charge

Question 7

Metals tend to act as ______ agents as they readily loose electrons

Answer 7

Reducing

Question 9

Strong oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide and potassium permanganate can be used as?

Answer 9

Powerful antiseptics