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Ap Chemistry Redox - Basic Flashcards

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9696875171ReductionThe gain of electrons0
9696875172OxidationThe loss of electrons1
9696875173Oxidation 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
9696875174Electrochemical CellAny device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy or electrical energy into chemical energy3
9696875175Voltaic Cellin which a spontaneous chemical reaction produces a flow of electrons( +G)4
9696875176Electrolytic Cellcell that requires an electric current to force a chemical reaction to occur (-G)5
9696875177ElectrodeThe site at which oxidation or reduction occurs in an electrochemical cell6
9696875178AnodeThe electrode in which Oxidation occurs7
9696875179CathodeThe electrode in which Reduction occurs8
9696875180Salt BridgeIn a voltaic cell, a ___________ connects the two containers and provides a path for a flow of ions between the two beakers.9
9696875181ElectrolysisWhen electricity is used to force a chemical reaction to occur10
9696875182LEO says GERLEO: Loss of Electrons is Oxidation GER: Gain of Electrons is Reductions11
9696875183ZeroEvery uncombined element has an oxidization number of...12
9696875184Hydrogen+1 in compounds unless combined w/ a metal, when it is -113
9696875185OxygenUsually -2 but combined in a peroxide H2O2) it is -114

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