Introducing Redox Reactions (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Redox meaning
Redox meaning
Reduction + oxidation combined
Oxidation (modern)
Oxidation (modern)
Loss of electrons
Reduction (modern)
Reduction (modern)
Gain of electrons
OIL RIG mnemonic
OIL RIG mnemonic
Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain
Oxidation without reduction?
Oxidation without reduction?
Impossible; always occur together
Oxidising agent role
Oxidising agent role
Causes oxidation of another chemical
Reducing agent role
Reducing agent role
Causes reduction of another chemical
Reducing agents undergo
Reducing agents undergo
Oxidation
Conjugate redox pair
Conjugate redox pair
Reactant & product in half-equation
Electrons in overall equation
Electrons in overall equation
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