redox

What does the “red” bit of redox stand for

reduction

what does the “ox” bit of redox stand for

oxidation

how do you construct an ionic equation

1) take any aqueous substance and split it into positive and negative ions

2) solid and gaseous substances are not separated, but remain in their original form

3) any common ions found on both side are referred to as spectator ions and cancel each other out (these have to be exactly the same)

Oxidation is a ______ of electrons

Oxidation is a LOSS of electrons (the result with no charge is on the left)

Reduction is a ______ of electrons

Reduction is a GAIN of electrons (the result with no charge is on the right)

Flourine (F₂) is a ______ at room temperature

Flourine (F₂) is a GAS at room temperature

Chlorine (Cl₂) is a ______ at room temperature

Chlorine (Cl₂) is a GAS at room temperature

Bromine (Br₂) is a ______ at room temperature

Bromine (Br₂) is a LIQUID at room temperature

Iodine (I₂) is a ______ at room temperature

Iodine (I₂) is a SOLID at room temperature