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What does OIL stand for in the context of redox reactions?
What does RIG stand for in redox reactions?
What is formed when Magnesium burns in oxygen?
Magnesium oxide
In a reaction, when copper (II) oxide is reduced by hydrogen, hydrogen becomes the oxidizing agent.
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The oxidation state of an uncombined element is ______.
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In the reaction 2Fe+2 → 2Fe+3, what type of change is occurring?
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What is the role of hydrogen in the reduction of copper (II) oxide?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the significance of oxidation states in a compound?
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In the half equation Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl-1, what type of process is occurring?
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Study Notes
Redox Reactions Overview
- Oxidation involves the loss of electrons or hydrogen (mnemonic: OIL - Oxidation Is Loss).
- Reduction involves the gain of electrons or hydrogen (mnemonic: RIG - Reduction Is Gain).
Example Reactions
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Oxidation of Magnesium:
- Burning magnesium in oxygen produces magnesium oxide.
- Magnesium is oxidized because it gains oxygen.
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Reduction of Copper (II) Oxide:
- Passing hydrogen over heated copper (II) oxide reduces it to pink copper.
- Copper (II) oxide decreases in oxygen, thus it is reduced, and hydrogen acts as the reducing agent.
Oxidation States
- Represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom in a compound.
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Key Rules for Assigning Oxidation States:
- Uncombined elements have an oxidation state of 0 (e.g., Mg, O₂).
- In ionic compounds, oxidation state equals the charge on ions (e.g., in MgO, Mg is +2 and O is -2).
- The sum of oxidation states in a neutral compound equals zero (e.g., H₂O: 2(+1) + (-2) = 0).
Oxidation and Reduction Mechanisms
- Increase in oxidation state indicates oxidation (e.g., Fe²⁺ → Fe³⁺).
- Decrease in oxidation state indicates reduction (e.g., Cl₂ → 2Cl⁻).
Half Ionic Equations
- Used to identify oxidation and reduction processes.
- Written as separate half equations for oxidizing and reducing agents.
Example Half Ionic Equations
- Reaction: Cl₂ + 2KBr → 2KCl + Br₂
- Chlorine (Cl₂) is the oxidizing agent (reduction):
- Cl₂ + 2e⁻ → 2Cl⁻ (oxidation state decreases from 0 to -1).
- Bromide (Br⁻) is the reducing agent (oxidation):
- 2Br⁻ → Br₂ + 2e⁻ (oxidation state increases from -1 to 0).
- Chlorine (Cl₂) is the oxidizing agent (reduction):
Overall Ionic Equation
- Combining half equations yields the overall reaction:
- Cl₂ + 2Br⁻ → 2Cl⁻ + Br₂.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Unit 11 covering Redox Reactions. It includes mnemonic techniques like OIL RIG to help understand the concepts of oxidation and reduction. Students will explore specific examples, such as the oxidation of magnesium and the reduction of copper.
