Electrochemical Reactions (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What does OIL stand for in the OIL RIG mnemonic?
What does OIL stand for in the OIL RIG mnemonic?
Oxidation Is Loss
What happens during oxidation?
What happens during oxidation?
An element or compound loses electrons
What does RIG stand for in the OIL RIG mnemonic?
What does RIG stand for in the OIL RIG mnemonic?
Reduction Is Gain
What does an oxidising agent do in a redox reaction?
What does an oxidising agent do in a redox reaction?
Gains electrons and is reduced
What does a reducing agent do in a redox reaction?
What does a reducing agent do in a redox reaction?
Loses electrons and is oxidised
In the half-reaction , what occurs?
In the half-reaction , what occurs?
Oxidation
What must be equal in a balanced redox reaction?
What must be equal in a balanced redox reaction?
Electrons lost and electrons gained
What is added to balance redox reactions in acidic medium?
What is added to balance redox reactions in acidic medium?
and ions
What is added to balance redox reactions in alkaline medium?
What is added to balance redox reactions in alkaline medium?
and
For a reaction to be classified as redox, what must occur?
For a reaction to be classified as redox, what must occur?
Both oxidation and reduction