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Oxidation-Reduction Reactions: Understanding Redox and Balancing Equations
1. CHAPTER 20 “ Oxidation-Reduction Reactions” LEO SAYS GER
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9. Oxidation and Reduction (Redox) Each sodium atom loses one electron: Each chlorine atom gains one electron:
10. LEO says GER : L ose E lectrons = O xidation Sodium is oxidized G ain E lectrons = R eduction Chlorine is reduced
11. LEO says GER : - Losing electrons is oxidation, and the substance that loses the electrons is called the reducing agent . - Gaining electrons is reduction, and the substance that gains the electrons is called the oxidizing agent . Mg (s) + S (s) -> MgS (s) Mg is oxidized : loses e - , becomes a Mg 2+ ion S is reduced : gains e - = S 2- ion Mg is the reducing agent S is the oxidizing agent
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13. Not All Reactions are Redox Reactions - Reactions in which there has been no change in oxidation number are NOT redox reactions. Examples:
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