redox Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what is the oxidation number of oxygen
A
-2
2
Q
what is the oxidation number of Hydrogen
A
+1
3
Q
what is the oxidation number of Flourine
A
-1
4
Q
what is the oxidation number of Na+
A
+1
5
Q
what is the oxidation number of hydrogen in hydrides
A
-1
6
Q
what is the oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides
A
-1
7
Q
what is the oxidation number of oxygen bonded to flourine
A
+2
8
Q
what does oxidation mean
A
- loss of electrons
- oxidation number increases
9
Q
what does reduction mean
A
- gain of electrons
- oxidation number decreases
