Chemical Change

The Reduction and Oxidation of

Metals
The Gain and Loss of
Electrons
The Gain and Loss of
Electrons
 Oxidation: The Loss of
Electrons
• When an atom loses electrons it
undergoes a process called oxidation.
Oxidation: The Loss of
Electrons
 Practice Problems
• Do practice problems # 15 & 16 on p 72.
 Reduction: The Gain of
Electrons
• When atoms gain electrons, they are
undergoing a process called reduction.
Reduction: The Gain of
Electrons
 OIL RIG
OIL RIG: These two words are a memory
device to help you remember the
definitions.
“Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.”
Practice Problems
• Do question 18 on p 74
 Redox Reactions
• Reduction and oxidation occur at the
same time to cause a chemical reaction.
Sample Problem
Sample Problem
Sample Problem
Sample Problem
Sample Problem
 Spectator Ion
• Since the nitrate ion did not change,
remaining an ion in the solution, it is
called a spectator.
 Practice Problems
• Do practice problem #20 on p 75