Mastering Oxidation and Reduction
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Which type of reaction involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

  • D) Evaporation
  • A) Redox reaction (correct)
  • B) Nuclear reaction
  • C) Melting

Which term is defined as the loss of electrons from atoms of a substance?

  • D) Polarization
  • B) Ionization
  • C) Oxidation (correct)
  • A) Reduction

Which term is defined as the gain of electrons by the atoms of a substance?

  • C) Reduction (correct)
  • B) Oxidation
  • D) Polarization
  • A) Ionization

Which substance is considered the oxidizing agent in a redox reaction?

<p>The substance that oxidizes another substance by accepting its electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction 2Al + 2Fe3+ + 3O2– → 2Fe + 2Al3+ + 3O2–, which atom is oxidized?

<p>Aluminum (Al) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element in a redox reaction is more electronegative and acts as the oxidizing agent?

<p>The element that has a higher oxidation number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of sulfur (S) in a sulfite ion (SO32–)?

<p>+3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of oxidation?

<p>The loss of electrons from atoms of a substance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction 2KI(aq) + Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq) → PbI₂ (s) + 2KNO₃ (aq)?

<p>2I⁻ (aq) + Pb²⁺ (aq) → PbI₂ (s) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are oxidation numbers used for in a redox reaction?

<p>To keep track of the movement of electrons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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