Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of oxidation number
A
The charge an atom of an element would have if it exists as an ion in a compound
2
Q
Definition of disproportionation reaction
A
Occurs when a substance undergoes reduction and oxidation simultaneously to form 2 different products
3
Q
Definition of oxidising agent
A
An oxidising agent is a substance that oxidised another substance and it itself gets reduced in the process.
4
Q
The strongest oxidising and strongest reducing agent
A
Fluorine is strongest oxidising and lithium is the strongest reducing
