Lecture 16 – Redox Reactions!

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to redox reactions, including definitions and characteristics of various chemical processes.

Redox Reactions

Oxidation-reduction reactions or reactions in which electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Oxidation

Loss of electrons in a redox reaction.

Reduction

Gain of electrons in a redox reaction.

Oxidizing Agent

Gains electrons to cause the reduction of another atom.

Reducing Agent

Loses electrons to cause the oxidation of another atom.

Neutralization Reaction

A reaction between an acid and a base producing a salt and water.

Precipitation Reaction

A reaction that produces an insoluble ion from aqueous ions.

Electronegativity

A measure of how strongly atoms attract additional electrons; more electronegative elements tend to gain electrons.

Metal Active Behavior

In reactions involving metals and nonmetals, metals tend to lose electrons, while nonmetals tend to gain electrons.