Redox Flashcards
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Oxidation
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Loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation number.
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Oxidation number
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An oxidation number is a measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element.
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Reduction
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Gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation number.
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Redox reaction
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A redox reaction is a reaction in which both reduction and oxidation take place.
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Reducing agent
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Is a reagent agent that reduces(adds electrons to) another species.
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Oxidising agent
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Is a reagent that oxidises(takes electrons from) another species.
