Unit 11Redox

Front

What charge will an Oxygen ion have?

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-2

Front

How many electrons does Fe+2 have?

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24

Front

In Mg2+, the number of electrons is ___ .

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10

Front

When an atom gains or loses a number of electrons, it becomes a charged particle generally known as a(n)

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Ion

Front

Elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table will most likely form:

Back

Positive ions

Front

What is a redox reaction?

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A chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons between two species.

Front

What is oxidation?

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The process of losing electrons.

Front

What is reduction?

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The process of gaining electrons.

Front

What is the oxidation state of an element in its elemental form?

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0

Front

What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in most compounds?

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+1