Electrochemical Reactions (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Oxidation definition
Oxidation definition
Loss of electrons
Reduction definition
Reduction definition
Gain of electrons
OIL mnemonic
OIL mnemonic
Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons)
RIG mnemonic
RIG mnemonic
Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)
Reducing agent
Reducing agent
Loses electrons, becomes oxidised
Oxidising agent
Oxidising agent
Gains electrons, becomes reduced
Reducing agent function
Reducing agent function
Causes other substances to be reduced
Oxidising agent function
Oxidising agent function
Causes other substances to be oxidised
Oxidation & reduction occurrence
Oxidation & reduction occurrence
Always occur simultaneously together
Electrochemical reactions involve
Electrochemical reactions involve
Transfer of electrons