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Redox
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oxidation number | A measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element |
| Oxidation | A loss of electrons and therefore an increase in oxidation number |
| Reduction | the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation number |
| Reducing agent | A reagent that reduces (adds electrons to) another species |
| Oxidising agent | A reagent that oxidises another species |
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