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Decomp, Redox Vocab.
Question | Answer |
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Reduction | A chemical change in which electrons are gained and the charge goes down (gets reduced) |
Oxidation | A chemical change in which electrons are lost and the charge goes up |
Redox | A chemical change in which one species is oxidized and another is reduced; a combination of reduction and oxidation |
Oxidizing Agent | Causes something to get oxidized |
Reducing Agent | Causes something to get reduced |
Half-reaction | Half of a whole redox; just reduction or oxidation |
Oxidation Number | The charge of a certain element |
Decomposition (Reaction) | A reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances; can be redox |
Electrolysis | The process in which an electric current is used to break apart a compound |