10 Questions
What is the process of oxidation?
Addition of Oxygen
What characterizes reduction?
Removal of Oxygen
What happens to the oxidation number during reduction?
Decrease in oxidation number
What is the oxidation number?
Relative charge in a bonded state
What is the oxidation number of Fe in Fe + e → Fe?
2+
What are three ways in which oxidation can occur?
Addition of Oxygen, Removal of Hydrogen, Increase in positive charge
What are three ways in which reduction can occur?
Removal of Oxygen, Addition of Hydrogen, Decrease in positive charge
What is the change in oxidation number for the reaction MnO4- → Mn2+?
From +7 to +2
What is the oxidation number of Sn in the reaction Sn → Sn + 2e-?
0
What is the oxidation number of Fe in the reaction Fe + e- → Fe2+?
+2
Test your knowledge of oxidation and reduction with this comparative study quiz. Learn about the addition and removal of oxygen and hydrogen, as well as the changes in positive charge during redox reactions.
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