REDOX Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Oxidation + reduction in terms of oxygen
A
OXIDATION: the gain of oxygen
REDUCTION: the loss of oxygen
2
Q
Oxidising agent + reducing agent in terms of oxygen
A
OXIDISING AGENT: supplies the oxygen
REDUCING AGENT: removes the oxygen
3
Q
OXIDATION + REDUCTION in terms of electrons
A
OXIDATION: the loss of electrons
REDUCTION: the gain of electrons
OIL RIG
4
Q
OXIDISING AGENT + REDUCING AGENT in terms of electrons
A
OXIDISING AGENT : gains electrons
REDUCING AGENT: loses electrons