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REDOX REACTIONS. PART 2. OXIDATION. The process by which electrons are removed from the atom. Na Na + + e -. REDUCTION. The process by which any atom or ion gains electrons Cl 2 + 2e - 2Cl -. “LEO the Lion says GER”. L=lose E= electrons
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REDOX REACTIONS PART 2
OXIDATION • The process by which electrons are removed from the atom. Na Na+ + e-
REDUCTION • The process by which any atom or ion gains electrons Cl2 + 2e- 2Cl-
“LEO the Lion says GER” • L=lose • E= electrons • O= oxidation • G=gain • E=electrons • R=reduction
Example • Chemical Equation: 2K + Br2 2KBr • Net ionic equation: 2K + Br2 2K+ + 2Br- • The potassium has lost electrons (became more positive)- OXIDIZED • The bromine had gained electrons (became more negative)- REDUCED
Oxidizing Agent • The substance that oxidizes another substance by accepting the electrons. • This is the substance that is reduced in the reaction.
Reducing Agent • The substance that reduces another substance by losing electrons. • A reducing agent supplies electrons to the substance getting reduced, therefore it is oxidized.
Example Chemical Equation: 2K + Br2 2KBr Potassium is oxidized, therefore it is the regucing agent. Bromine is reduced, therefore it is the oxidizing agent.
Oxidation Number If a substance is oxidized, its oxidation number increases. If the substance is reduced, its oxidation number decreases.