oxidising and reducing agents Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
metals tend to act as…
A
reducing agents due to their low electronegitivities
2
Q
elements with higher elecotronegitivities…
A
are usually oxidising agents
3
Q
why are oxidising agents used
A
because they can kill bacteria, fungi and inactivate viruses
4
Q
where is the strongest reducing agent on the ion-electron equations
A
top right (Li)
5
Q
where is the strongest oxidising agent on the ion-electron equations
A
bottom left (F2)
