Redox

Which of the following is the balanced half -reaction for the oxidation of Cu to Cu^+2?

• Cu   --> Cu⁺²
• Cu + 2 e-   --> Cu⁺²
• Cu  --> Cu⁺²  + 2 e-
• Cu - 2e-  --> Cu⁺²

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which substance is reduced in the following reaction? 
NaOH + Li --> LiOH + Na

• Li
• Na
• O
• H

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Another name for a "oxidation-reduction" reaction is

• chemical reaction
• neutralization reaction
• redox reaction
• nuclear reaction

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

• Oxidized
• Reduced

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-7

In the reaction
2Ca(s) + O₂(g) --> 2CaO(s), calcium is __________

• Reduced
• Synthesized
• Oxidized
• None of the above

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the oxidation number of N in (NO₂)^_-1?

• -3
• +4
• -2
• +3

If an atom loses electrons during a chemical reaction, the atom was:

• Oxidized
• Reduced
• Neutralized
• Precipitated

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

If in a reaction, copper is reduced; its number of electrons has:

• Increased
• Decreased
• Remained Constant
• Varies Randomly

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the species that lose electrons in a redox reaction?

• oxidizing agent
• reducing agent
• is reduced
• decreases in oxidation number

What is the oxidizing agent of this reaction?
2Al_(s) + 6H⁺_(aq) −−−> 2Al³⁺ _(aq) + 3H_2(g)

• H₂
• Al³⁺
• Al
• H⁺