Redox Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Oxidation is the process of what?
A
electron loss
2
Q
Reduction is the process of what?
A
electron gain
3
Q
What is an oxidizing agent?
A
It is an electron acceptor and is the one to be reduced.
4
Q
What is a reducing agent?
A
It is an electron donor and is the one to be oxidised.
5
Q
What are the three basic redox rules
A
- Uncombined elements have an oxidation state of 0.
- Sum of all oxidation states in a neutral compound is 0.
- Sum of oxidation states in a complex ion is equal to the charge of the ion.
6
Q
Redox rules for elements in their common compounds:
Chlorine (Cl)
A
-1
except in compounds with F and O where it has positive values
7
Q
Redox rules for elements in their common compounds:
Hydrogen (H)
A
+1
except in metal hydrides where it is -1
8
Q
Redox rules for elements in their common compounds:
Oxygen (O)
A
-2
except in peroxides (H2O2) where it is -1
and compounds with F where it is +2
