define reduction
a gain in valence electrons by a reactant in any reaction
define oxidation
a loss in valence electrons by a reactant in any reaction
define a reducing agent
a substance that donates electrons to another reactant. as the reducing agent does this it loses electrons so its oxidised
define an oxidising agent
a substance that takes electrons from another reactant. as the oxidising agent does this it gains electrons so its reducing
definition of a standard solution
a solution of accurately known concentration
in a redox reaction what happens at the same time
reduction and oxidation