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4571289149ReductionThe gain of electrons0
4571289150OxidationThe loss of electrons1
4571291844Oxidation 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
4571293398Oxidizing AgentAccepts electrons and becomes reduced.3
4571293399Reducing AgentDonates electrons and becomes oxidized.4
4571295451Half ReactionAn equation that shows either oxidation or reduction, including the amount of electrons lost or gained.5
4571296882Electrochemical CellAny device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy or electrical energy into chemical energy6
4571296883Voltaic CellAn electrochemical cell in which a spontaneous chemical reaction produces a flow of electrons7
4571298249Electrolytic CellAn electrochemical cell that requires an electric current to force a chemical reaction to occur8
4571298250ElectrodeThe site at which oxidation or reduction occurs in an electrochemical cell9
4571298251AnodeThe electrode in which Oxidation occurs10
4571299347CathodeThe electrode in which Reduction occurs11
4571299348Salt BridgeIn a voltaic cell, a ___________ connects the two containers and provides a path for a flow of ions between the two beakers. This makes a complete circuit and allows for a reaction.12
4571300548ElectrolysisWhen electricity is used to force a chemical reaction to occur13
4571302330LEO says GERLEO: Loss of Electrons is Oxidation GER: Gain of Electrons is Reductions14
4571366561ZeroEvery uncombined element has an oxidization number of...15
4571375255Hydrogen+1 in compounds unless combined w/ a metal, when it is -116
4571378816OxygenUsually -2 but combined w/ fluorine it is +2 and in a peroxide (O2 or H2O2) it is -117
4571393405SumThe ____ of the oxidation numbers in all compounds must be 0 The ____ of the oxidation numbers in polyatomic ions must be equal to the charge of the ion18
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