Functional Groups & Redox Reactions

Question 1

chemical reaction in which an atom loses one or more
electrons

Answer 1

oxidation

Question 2

chemical reaction in which an atom gains one or more
electrons

Answer 2

reduction

Question 3

substance that has a great tendency to DONATE electrons and will become oxidized (e.g. Hydrogen)

Answer 3

reducing agent

Question 4

substance that has a great tendency to ACCEPT electrons and will become reduced (e.g. Oxygen)

Answer 4

oxidizing agent