Redox reaction. Flashcards
1
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What are redox reactions?
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A chemical reaction where one is reduced and one is oxidised.
2
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What is meant by oxidation in terms of oxygen?
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The gain of oxygen.
3
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What is meant by a reduction in terms of oxygen?
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The loss of oxygen.
4
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What is meant by a reducing agent?
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When an element for example aluminium reduces a less reactive metal e.g iron by taking away the oxygen from the iron causing it to become reduced.
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What is meant by an oxidising agent?
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The element that reduces oxygen acts as an oxidising agent as it helps oxidise the other element.
