6. Electrochemistry
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6.1 Redox: electron transfer and oxidation number
6.1.1Oxidation numbers of elements in compounds
• Calculate oxidation numbers of elements in compounds and ions
6.1.2Changes in oxidation numbers to help balance
• Use changes in oxidation numbers to help balance chemical equations
6.1.3Redox Terminology
• Explain and use the terms redox, oxidation, reduction and disproportionation in terms of electron transfer and changes in oxidation number
6.1.4And use the terms oxidising agent and reducing
• Explain and use the terms oxidising agent and reducing agent
6.1.5Oxidation Numbers in Compound Names
• Use a Roman numeral to indicate the magnitude of the oxidation number of an element