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Redox Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Redox Reaction | Reactions where electrons are transferred from one atom to another |
| Oxidation | An increase in oxidation state |
| Reduction | A decrease in oxidation state |
| Reducing Agent | The reactant that reduces an element in another reactant |
| Oxidizing Agent | The reactant that oxidizes an element in another reactant |
| Soluble | Dissolves in water |
| Insoluble | Does not dissolve in water |
| Precipitation Reactions | Reactions in which a solid forms when two solutions are mixed |
| Acids | Substance that produces H+ ions in an aqueous solution |
| Base | Substance that produces OH- ions in an aqueous solution |
| Titration | When a substance in a solution of known concentration is reacted with another substance in a solution of an unknown concentration |
| Equivalence Point | When the number of moles of H+ equals the number of moles of OH- |