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IB Chem Redox SL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Oxidation | gain of oxygen, loss of hydrogen, loss of electronns or gain in oxidation number |
| Reduction | loss of oxygen, gain of hydrogen, gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation number |
| Oxidising agent | substance that is reduced |
| Reducing agent | substance that is oxidised |
| Voltaic/Galvanic cell | Uses chemical reactions to produce electricity. Chemical to electrical energy. |
| Electrolytic cell | Uses electricity to produce chemical reactions. Electrical to chemical energy. |
| Primary cell | Galvanic cell that runs from an irreversable chemical reaction |
| Secondary cell | Galvanic cell that where the chemical reaction can be reversed (recharged) |
| Fuel cell | A primary galvanic cell that runs from continual input supply of fuel |