Chapter 14: Oxidation and Reduction

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Oxidation

the addition of oxygen

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Reduction

the removal of oxygen, addition of hydrogen

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Oxidation in terms of electron transfer

the loss of electrons

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Reduction in terms of electron transfer

the gain of electrons

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Oxidation in terms of oxidation number

the increase in oxidation number

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Reduction in terms of oxidation number

the decrease in oxidation number

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Oxidising agent

A substance that causes another substance to be oxidised while being reduced in the process

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Reducing agent

A substance that causes another substance to be reduced while being oxidised in the process

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Primary standard solution

a solution of precisely known concentration