Redox Flashcards
1
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What is a redox reaction?
A
A redox reaction is where oxidation and reduction is happening at the same time in a reaction.
2
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What is Reduction?
A
Reduction is were oxygen is lost or electrons are gained.
3
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What is Oxidation?
A
Oxidation is were oxygen is gained or electrons are lost.
4
Q
Explain OIL RIG
A
Oxidation Is Lose, Reduction is gained. (ELECTRONS)
5
Q
What is an oxidising agent?
A
An oxidising agent is the agent that the does the oxidising, in the process itself is reduced.
6
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What is an reduction agent?
A
An reduction agent is the agent that the does the reduction, in the process itself is oxidised.
7
Q
What is the test for hydrogen?
A
Put lit splint into the gas, it will burn with a squeaky pop is hydrogen is present.
