Redox 1

Oxidation and reduction always take place together.

• True

• False

Oxidation is the gain of oxygen.

• True

• False

Reduction is the loss of hydrogen.

• True

• False

Oxidation is the loss of electrons.

• True

• False

The oxidation state of an atom in a metal is zero.

• True

• False

Reduction is a decrease in oxidation state.

• True

• False

Aqueous potassium iodide is used to test for an oxidising agent.

• True

• False