Chemistry HL—Topic 3.2-Electron transfer reactions

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Reduction

Is the gain of electrons by a substance in a chemical reaction; occurs in the cathode

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Oxidation

Is the loss of electrons by a substance in a chemical reaction; occurs in the anode

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Electrolysis (electrical→chemical)

Use of electrical energy to reverse natural flow of electrons; allows the breaking down of stable compounds

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Galvanic cell

Contains an anode, a cathode, a salt bridge and an external circuit

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Electrochemical cells

Umbrella term for the applications of redox reactions

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OIL RIG

oxidation is loss, reduction is gain

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Oxidation state

A hypothetical charge if all bonds between elements were ionic

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Agents (within galvanic cells)

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