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What is oxidation in terms of electrons?

Loss of electrons

What is reduction in terms of electrons?

Gain of electrons

What happens to the oxidation state when a substance is oxidised?

It increases

What happens to the oxidation state when a substance is reduced?

It decreases

In a redox reaction, if one substance is oxidised, what happens to another substance?

It must be reduced

In 2Na+Cl22NaCl2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl, what happens to sodium?

It is oxidised

In 2Na+Cl22NaCl2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl, what happens to chlorine?

It is reduced

What is the oxidation state of sodium before reacting with chlorine?

00

What is the oxidation state of sodium in NaClNaCl?

+1+1

What is the oxidation state of chlorine in NaClNaCl?

1-1

How can you identify if a redox reaction has occurred?

If oxidation state changes

Which process is an example where understanding redox is essential?

Corrosion

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