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9678332457ReductionThe gain of electrons0
9678332458OxidationThe loss of electrons1
9678332459Oxidation NumbersIndicates the number of electrons lost, gained, or shared as a result of chemical bonding. Higher: Less electrons/less negative Lower: More electrons/more negative2
9678332460Electrochemical CellAny device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy or electrical energy into chemical energy3
9678332461Voltaic Cellin which a spontaneous chemical reaction produces a flow of electrons( +G)4
9678332462Electrolytic Cellcell that requires an electric current to force a chemical reaction to occur (-G)5
9678332463ElectrodeThe site at which oxidation or reduction occurs in an electrochemical cell6
9678332464AnodeThe electrode in which Oxidation occurs7
9678332465CathodeThe electrode in which Reduction occurs8
9678332466Salt BridgeIn a voltaic cell, a ___________ connects the two containers and provides a path for a flow of ions between the two beakers.9
9678332467ElectrolysisWhen electricity is used to force a chemical reaction to occur10
9678332468LEO says GERLEO: Loss of Electrons is Oxidation GER: Gain of Electrons is Reductions11
9678332469ZeroEvery uncombined element has an oxidization number of...12
9678332470Hydrogen+1 in compounds unless combined w/ a metal, when it is -113
9678332471OxygenUsually -2 but combined in a peroxide H2O2) it is -114

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