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Redox 2
Oxidation and Reduction
Term | Definition |
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Oxidation | When something combines with Oxygen resulting in the loss of electrons |
Reduction | Gain of electrons |
Oxidising agent | oxidises something and is itself reduced. It is an electron acceptor |
Reducing agent | reduces something else and is itself oxidised. It is an electron donor. |
What does a reaction of covalent substances rely on for Redox? | Electronegativity |
What is the Oxidation number or state? | the number of electrons lost, gained or shared by an atom in a compound. (Charge on ion) |
What is the oxidation state of any element? | Zero |
What are charged compounds called? | Compound ions |