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Chemistry
12th Grade
11/30/2014

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Oxidation
Definition
Loss of electrons
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Reduction
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Gain of electrons
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Reducing agent
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Reactant being oxidized
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Oxidizing agent
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Reactant being reduced
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An ion with no loss or gain of electrons in a reaction
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Spectator ion
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Indication of the number of electrons being lost by an atom
Definition
Oxidation number
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Eo
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Cell voltage
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Indicator of spontaneity
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Positive cell voltage
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Electrodes (2)
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Anode and cathode
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Anode
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Negative electrode
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Cathode
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Positive electrode
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Geologic material with enough minerals for commercial extraction
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Ore
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Mineral
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A naturally occurring substance with a characteristic chemical composition
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The science of extracting and refining metals from ores
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Metallurgy
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Mineral extraction using extreme heat
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Pyrometallurgy
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Mineral extraction using chemical dissolution
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Hydrometallurgy
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Mineral extraction by grinding an ore and adding it to water, oil, and detergent
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Floatation
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Dense liquid layer of iron(II) silicate formed in pyrometallurgy
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Slag
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Dissolving desired metal ions from a mineral after floatation
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Leaching
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Extraction of metal from solution after leaching
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Electrowinning
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Primary battery
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Disposable
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Secondary battery
Definition
Rechargeable
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