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