Intro to Redox Reactions

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Redox

  • The transfer of e- from one atom to another

  • oxidation number changes

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Oxidation

  • lose electrons

  • reducing agent

  • e- on the product side in half reactions

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Reduction

  • Gain electrons

  • Oxidizing agent

  • e- on the reactant side in half reactions

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What is the oxidation number of an element by itself?

0

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What is the oxidation number of a monoatomic ion?

Equal to the charge of the ion

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What is the most common oxidation number of oxygen in compounds?

-2

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In which case does oxygen have an oxidation number of -1?

H2O2

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What is the oxidation state of fluorine in compounds?

-1

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How can you tell if a reaction is redox or not?

Oxidation numbers of atoms change