Chemistry - Topic 9 Redox

Oxidation

Oxidation

loss of electrons

Reduction

gain of electrons

Ox. State - Fluorine

-1

Ox. State - Oxygen

-2

Ox. State - Chlorine

-1

Ox. State - Gr I Metal

+1

Ox. State - Gr II Metal

+2

Ox. State - Hydrogen

+1

Reducing Agent

doing the oxidation

Oxidation Agent

doing the reduction

Activity Series of Metals

which metals can reduce other metals

most reactive metals

best reducing agents

most reactive nonmetals

best oxidation agents

key parts of voltaic cell

anode; cathode; salt bridge; voltmeter

key parts of electrolytic cell

anode; cathode; electrolyte; battery