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Oxidation&Reduction
oxidation, reduction, redox, reactions
Question | Answer |
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What is a redox reaction? | A redox reaction is when both reduction and oxidation occurs. |
What is the definition of oxidation? | The gain of oxygen, the loss of hydrogen, the loss of electrons and the increase in oxidation number of an element in its free state or an element within a compound. |
What is the definition of reduction? | The loss of oxygen, gain of hydrogen, the gain of electrons and the decrease in oxidation number of an element in its free state or an element within a compound. |
How do you test for an oxidising agent? | A known reducing agent is used and it gives a visible change when the oxidising agent acts as a reducing agent, when it is oxidised. |
How do you test for a reducing agent? | A known oxidising agent is used and it gives a visible change when the reducing agent acts as an oxidising agent, when it is reduced. |