AP Chemistry - Unit 4 - Thou Shall Not Forget

Front

What two substances are produced in combustion reactions?

Back

Water Vapor and Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the oxidation number of P in PO₄³⁻?

Back

5

Front

What is the process of losing electrons called?

Back

Oxidation

Front

What is the process of gaining electrons called?

Back

Reduction

Front

What do bases do in terms of protons?

Back

Accept protons

Front

What do acids do in terms of protons?

Back

Donate protons

Front

What is the general formula for combustion reactions?

Back

Hydrocarbon + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O

Front

What is the difference between oxidation and reduction?

Back

Oxidation is losing electrons; reduction is gaining electrons.

Front

What is the role of a reducing agent in a chemical reaction?

Back

It donates electrons and is oxidized.

Front

What is the role of an oxidizing agent in a chemical reaction?

Back

It accepts electrons and is reduced.