WorksheetsPart 1 - TEST - REDOX Reactions
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins
2CaO--> 2Ca + O2
which element, if any, is oxidized?
4Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3
A redox reaction is NOT:
all reactions
a combustion reaction
a reduction-oxidation reaction
a reaction in which electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Defined as the loss of electrons.
oxidation
reduction
redox
OIL RIG
Defined as the gain of electrons.
oxidation
redox
reduction
LEO GER
What is the oxidation number of C in SrCO3?
-4
+2
-6
+4
Substance that oxidizes another substance by accepting its electrons.
reducing agent
oxidation number
combustion
oxidizing agent
Substance that reduces another substance by losing electrons.
reducing agent
half-reaction
electronegative atom
oxidizing agent
What is the reducing agent here: N2 + 3H2 --> 2NH3
N2
H2
NH3
2NH3
The ionic equation shows the reaction between zinc (Zn) and hydrochloric acid.
Zn + 2H+ -> Zn2+ + H2
What change takes place in the zinc?
It gains electrons
Its oxidation state increases
It is reduced
It gains hydrogen
In the reaction, Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)
carbon monoxide is reduced
carbon monoxide is the oxidising agent
iron(III) oxide is oxidised
iron(III) oxide is the oxidising agent
State the reducing agent in this reaction.
Cu + 4HNO3 -> Cu(NO3)2 + 2H2O + 2NO2
Cu
HNO3
Cu(NO3)2
NO2
2CaO--> 2Ca + O2
Mg + PbCl2 --> MgCl2 + Pb. Which statement correctly describes the oxidation and reduction that occur?
Mg is oxidized and Cl- is reduced
Mg is oxidized and Pb+2 is reduced
Mg is reduced and Cl- is oxidized
Mg is reduced and Pb+2 is oxidized
In the reaction Zn + H2O --> ZnO2 + H2
which element, if any, is oxidized?
Zn0
Zn+2
O-2
H20
None
The ionic equation shows the reaction between zinc (Zn) and hydrochloric acid.
Zn + 2H+ -> Zn2+ + H2
What change takes place in the zinc?
It gains electrons
Its oxidation state increases
It is reduced
It gains hydrogen
In the reaction, Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)
carbon monoxide is reduced
carbon monoxide is the oxidising agent
iron(III) oxide is oxidised
iron(III) oxide is the oxidising agent
State the reducing agent in this reaction.
Cu + 4HNO3 -> Cu(NO3)2 + 2H2O + 2NO2
Cu
HNO3
Cu(NO3)2
NO2
2CaO--> 2Ca + O2
What element is being Oxidized?
N+5
H+1
O-2
S-2
Oxidation-reduction reactions occur because of the competition between particles for...
protons
neutrons
electrons
positrons
Mg + PbCl2 --> MgCl2 + Pb. Which statement correctly describes the oxidation and reduction that occur?
Mg is oxidized and Cl- is reduced
Mg is oxidized and Pb+2 is reduced
Mg is reduced and Cl- is oxidized
Mg is reduced and Pb+2 is oxidized
In redox reactions, what happens to the reducing agent?
It is oxidised
It does not participate in the reaction and remains unchanged
It is reduced
For the following example, identify the oxidizing agent: Na+1 + Cl-1 --> NaCl
Na+1
Cl-1
Both
For the following example, identify the reducing agent: Al+3 + P-3 --> AlP
Al+3
P-3
Both
For the following example, identify the reducing agent:
H2 + Cl2 --> 2HCl
H2
Cl2
Both
What is the oxidizing agent of this reaction?
3Mg + N2−−−−> Mg3N2
Mg
N2
Mg3N2
MgN
What is the reducing agent of this reaction?
2Al(s) + 6H+(aq) −−−> 2Al3+ (aq) + 3H2(g)
H+
Al3+
Al
H2
Which statement is true of a reducing agent?
It is oxidised as it gains electrons.
It is oxidised as it loses electrons.
It is reduced as it gains electrons.
It is reduced as it loses electrons.
What is the reducing agent of this reaction?
2Al (s) + 6H+ (aq) → 2Al3+ (aq) + 3H2 (g)
H+
Al3+
Al
H2
What is the oxidation number of X in XO4-?
+4
+5
+7
+8
Which equation represents a redox reaction?
NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 +H2O
2AgNO3 + Zn → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
2NaCl + Pb(NO3)2 → PbCl2 + 2NaNO3
CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
Consider the following reaction.
NO3− (aq) + Cu (s) → NO (g) + Cu2+ (aq)
Which statement is correct?
Cu (s) is the reducing agent because it loses electrons.
Cu (s) is the reducing agent because it gains electrons.
Cu (s) is the oxidizing agent because it loses electrons.
Cu (s) is the oxidizing agent because it gains electrons.
What is the oxidation number of Mn in the following: MnO4-, MnO42- and MnO2?
+4, +6, +7
+7, +6, +4
+2, +4, +7
+5, +3, +4
What is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction?
Zn (s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cu (s)
Zn (s)
Cu2+ (aq)
Zn2+ (aq)
Cu (s)
Al (s) + FeSO4 (aq) → Al2(SO4)3 (aq) + Fe (s)
Which statement/s is/are true about this reaction?
I. Al (s) reduces Fe2+ (aq)
II. Al (s) is the oxidizing agent.
III. FeSO4 is the reducing agent.
I and II only
I and III only
I only
I, II and III
Which statement is NOT true when the following redox reaction is balanced?
Cu (s) + NO3- (aq) → NO (g) + Cu2+ (aq) [acidic]
There are 8H+ (aq) in the reactant side.
There are 2H2O (l) in the product side.
There are 4H2O (l) in the product side.
There are 6e- in both half-equations.
Which of the following represents oxidation?
C → CH4
Fe3+ → Fe2+
Cl2 → 2Cl-
Zn → ZnO
