Redox

What is the oxidation number of chlorine in HClO?

• 0

• -1

• +1

• +5

Reduction is the ___________ of electrons.

• loss

• gain

• sharing

• transfer

What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in N₂?

• -3

• 0

• +4

• -1

Which of the following represents oxidation?

• C → CH₄

• Fe³⁺ → Fe²⁺

• Cl₂ → 2Cl^-

• Zn → ZnO

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following represents reduction?

• C →  CO
• N₂ →  NH₃
• Zn  →   Zn²⁺ 
• H₂ →  H₂O

In the reaction Zn + 2HCl --> ZnCl₂ + H₂

which element, if any, is oxidized?

• Zinc

• Hydrogen

• Chlorine

• None

Which statement is true:
Mg → Mg²⁺ + 2e^–

• Mg gains 2 electrons
• Mg_²⁺ loses 2 electrons
• Mg loses 1 electron
• Mg loses 2 electrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What substance is oxidized in the following reaction?
4Fe + 3O₂ --> 2Fe₂O₃

• Iron
• Fluorine
• Oxygen

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Is calcium oxidized or reduced in the following reaction? 
2CaO--> 2Ca + O₂

• Oxidized
• Reduced

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following half reactions correctly represents a reduction half reaction?

• Fe →Fe²⁺ + 2e^-
• Pb⁴⁺ + 2e^- →Pb²⁺
• 2O^-2 →O₂ + 4e^-
• Fe + 3e^- →Fe³⁺