Chap 7 (Redox reaction)

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Oxidation

The loss of electrons from an atom,ion or molecule

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Reduction

The gain of electrons by an atom,ion or molecule

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Redox reaction

A reaction in which oxidation and reduction take place at the same time

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Oxidising agent

a substance which brings about oxidation by removing electrons from another atom or ion

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Reducing agent

A substance which brings about reduction by donating (giving) electrons to another atom or ion

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Disproportionation

the simultaneous oxidation and reduction of the same species in a chemical reaction