Unit 12 Oxidation-Reduction & Electrochemistry Vocabulary

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Anode

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The electrode where oxidation occurs. Remember An Ox Red Cat.

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Cathode

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The electrode where reduction occurs. Remember An Ox Red Cat.

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Electrolytic Cell

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A cell that converts electrical energy to chemical energy to drive a non-spontaneous reaction.

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Half Reaction

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An equation that shows either the oxidation or reduction process.

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Law of Conservation of Charge

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The total electric charge in a system remains constant.

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Law of Conservation of Mass

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Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Negative Terminal (in Electrolytic Cells)

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The terminal where reduction occurs in an electrolytic cell.

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Negative Terminal (in Voltaic Cells)

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The terminal where oxidation occurs in a voltaic cell.

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Oxidation

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The process of losing electrons.

Remember LEO says GER (or OIL RIG).

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Oxidizing Agent

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A substance that gains electrons and is reduced.