Oxidation-reduction
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Oxidation
loss of electrons
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Reduction
Gaining of electrons
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Oxidizing agent
causes another atom to undergo oxidation and itself is reduced
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Reducing agent
causes another atom to reduce and is itself oxidized
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LEO says GER
Loss of Electrons is Oxidation
Gain of Electrons is Reduction
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Rules for oxidation number
1. The oxidation number of a free element is 0
2. Oxidation of H is usually +1, except when paired with an element of lower electronegativity
3. Sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms present is equal to the charge of the ion
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Spectator Ions
Ions that take part in the reaction but will remain in the solution
Chemically inert
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