Redox Flashcard

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Total sum of charges on a compound

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Zero

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In a redox reaction, there is a conservation of

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Both mass and charge

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In a redox reaction, spectator ions...

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Remain unchanged

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A chemical reaction that involves a gain/loss of electrons is called:

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Oxidation-Reduction

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Oxygen always has an oxidation number of...

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-2

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What is oxidation in terms of electron transfer?

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Loss of electrons

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What is reduction in terms of electron transfer?

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Gain of electrons

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What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in most compounds?

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+1

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What is a reducing agent?

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A substance that donates electrons and is oxidized in the process.

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What is an oxidizing agent?

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A substance that accepts electrons and is reduced in the process.