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What is the oxidation state of an uncombined element?
What is the oxidation state of an uncombined element?
Zero
What is the oxidation state of a monoatomic ion?
What is the oxidation state of a monoatomic ion?
The charge of the ion
What is the usual oxidation state of oxygen in most compounds?
What is the usual oxidation state of oxygen in most compounds?
-2
The sum of oxidation states in a neutral compound is always zero.
The sum of oxidation states in a neutral compound is always zero.
The sum of oxidation states in a polyatomic ion is equal to the ion's charge.
The sum of oxidation states in a polyatomic ion is equal to the ion's charge.
What is the definition of a reducing agent?
What is the definition of a reducing agent?
What is the definition of an oxidizing agent?
What is the definition of an oxidizing agent?
What happens in a metal displacement reaction?
What happens in a metal displacement reaction?
How can we predict whether a metal displacement reaction will occur?
How can we predict whether a metal displacement reaction will occur?
What is the outcome of a metal displacement reaction?
What is the outcome of a metal displacement reaction?
Give examples of industrial applications of redox reactions.
Give examples of industrial applications of redox reactions.
Rules for oxidation numbers are essential for identifying redox processes.
Rules for oxidation numbers are essential for identifying redox processes.
Why is it crucial to understand the rules for oxidation numbers?
Why is it crucial to understand the rules for oxidation numbers?
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Redox Reaction
Redox Reaction
A chemical reaction involving both oxidation and reduction.
Oxidation
Oxidation
Loss of electrons.
Reduction
Reduction
Gain of electrons.
Reactivity Series
Reactivity Series
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Metal Displacement
Metal Displacement
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Oxidizing Agent
Oxidizing Agent
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Reducing Agent
Reducing Agent
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Oxidation State
Oxidation State
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Oxidation State of Oxygen
Oxidation State of Oxygen
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Oxidation State of Hydrogen
Oxidation State of Hydrogen
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Zero Oxidation State
Zero Oxidation State
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Oxidation Number Rules
Oxidation Number Rules
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Monoatomic Ion Oxidation State
Monoatomic Ion Oxidation State
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Reactivity Series Decreasing Order
Reactivity Series Decreasing Order
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Metal Displacement Reaction Result
Metal Displacement Reaction Result
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Application of Redox Reactions
Application of Redox Reactions
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Sum of Oxidation States in Neutral Compound
Sum of Oxidation States in Neutral Compound
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Sum of Oxidation States in Polyatomic Ion
Sum of Oxidation States in Polyatomic Ion
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Study Notes
Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions involve both oxidation and reduction.
- Oxidation is the loss of electrons, reduction is the gain of electrons.
- Reactions can be identified by changes in oxidation states of elements.
Reactivity of Metals (IGCSE)
- Metals react differently with other substances based on their position in the reactivity series.
- Reactivity series order shows decreasing reactivity.
- More reactive metals displace less reactive metals from their compounds.
Oxidation States
- Oxidation state (or number) describes the hypothetical charge an atom would have if all bonds were ionic.
- Rules for assigning oxidation states (numbers):
- Oxidation state of uncombined elements is zero.
- Monoatomic ions oxidation state matches their charge.
- Oxygen usually has an oxidation state of -2 (exceptions exist, such as peroxides).
- Hydrogen usually has an oxidation state of +1 (exceptions exist, such as metal hydrides).
- The sum of oxidation states in a neutral compound is zero.
- The sum of oxidation states in a polyatomic ion equals the ion's charge.
Reducing and Oxidizing Agents
- Reducing agent causes reduction in another substance, itself getting oxidized.
- Oxidizing agent causes oxidation in another substance, itself getting reduced.
Metal Displacement Reactions
- More reactive metals displace less reactive metals from their compounds.
- Predicting displacement reactions uses the reactivity series.
- This results in the less reactive metal going into solution in the ionic form.
Applications of Redox Reactions
- Many industrial processes utilize redox reactions.
- Examples in industry can include corrosion prevention, metal extraction, and water purification.
Rules for Oxidation Number
- Rules guide assigning oxidation numbers, crucial for identifying redox processes.
- Understanding these rules ensures correct identification of oxidation states.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of redox reactions, including oxidation and reduction processes. Additionally, it explores the reactivity of metals as outlined in the IGCSE curriculum, emphasizing the reactivity series and the principles of oxidation states. Test your knowledge on how these concepts interact within chemical reactions.
