Redox Flashcards by Ellie Carl | Brainscape

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What is OILRIG?

A

oxidation is losing, reduction is gaining

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What are oxidising agents?

A

electron acceptors (they go through reduction)

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What are reducing agents?

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electron donors (they go through oxidation)

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What are good oxidising agents?

A

reactive non-metals, like F2 O2 Cl2 Br2

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What are good reducing agents?

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reactive metals like Na, Mg, Zn

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