Redox Equations (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

Oxidation ($e^-$ loss) & reduction ($e^-$ gain) occur together

Loss of $e^-$

Gain of $e^-$

Same element both oxidized & reduced in one reaction

$e^-$ acceptors; reduced themselves

$e^-$ donors; oxidized themselves

Show oxidation/reduction separately with $e^-$ transfer

Number of $e^-$ must be equal so they cancel out