Redox Reactions Flashcards
(10 cards)
If electrons are transferred, what reaction is it?
A redox reaction
A lot of electrons is called what?
Oxidation
A gain of electrons is called what?
Reduction
OIL RIG
Oxidation is loss reduction is gain (in terms of electrons)
Does reduction and oxidation happen at the same time?
Yes
All reactions of metals with acids are what?
Redox reactions
Metal displacement reactions are what?
Redox reactions
What will a more reactive metal due to less reactive metal?
A more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from its compound
In a metal displacement reaction is it the metal ion or the metal atom that gains electrons?
The metal iron gains electrons and is reduced
In a metal displacement reaction is it the metal ion or the metal atom that loses electrons?
The metal atom always loses electrons and is oxidised