Redox Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
What is oxidation
A
Loss of electrons
2
Q
What is reduction
A
Gain of electrons
3
Q
What’s a reducing agent
A
Oxidised itself
4
Q
What is the rule for uncombined elements
A
Their oxidation state is 0
5
Q
What is the rule for ions
A
Their oxidation state is the same as their charge
6
Q
What is the rule for group one elements
A
Their oxidation state is 1+
7
Q
What is the rule for group two
A
Their oxidation is always 2+
8
Q
What’s the rule for aluminium
A
It’s always 3+
9
Q
What is the oxidation state for hydrogen
A
+1 unless in hydride its -1
10
Q
What’s the rule for chlorine
A
It’s oxidation state is -1 however it is positive if bonded to F OR 0
11
Q
What’s the rule for F
A
It’s always -1
12
Q
What’s the rule for oxygen
A
It’s -2 unless in peroxides its -1
+2 in OF(2)
