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Which statement accurately defines oxidation in a redox reaction?
Which statement accurately defines oxidation in a redox reaction?
- Gain of electrons, decrease in oxidation state.
- Loss of electrons, decrease in oxidation state.
- Gain of electrons, increase in oxidation state.
- Loss of electrons, increase in oxidation state. (correct)
In the redox reaction involving zinc and copper sulfate, what role does zinc play?
In the redox reaction involving zinc and copper sulfate, what role does zinc play?
- Oxidizing agent, as it loses electrons.
- Reducing agent, as it loses electrons. (correct)
- Oxidizing agent, as it gains electrons.
- Neutral agent, with no electron transfer.
During the combustion of methane, which species is reduced?
During the combustion of methane, which species is reduced?
- Oxygen (O2). (correct)
- Water (H2O).
- Methane (CH4).
- Carbon dioxide (CO2).
What characterizes a reducing agent in a redox reaction?
What characterizes a reducing agent in a redox reaction?
In the rusting of iron, what happens to iron?
In the rusting of iron, what happens to iron?
Which process is an example of reduction?
Which process is an example of reduction?
During photosynthesis, what happens to water (H2O)?
During photosynthesis, what happens to water (H2O)?
Which species acts as the oxidizing agent in the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate?
Which species acts as the oxidizing agent in the reaction between zinc and copper sulfate?
What indicates that a redox reaction has occurred?
What indicates that a redox reaction has occurred?
Which of the following reactions is NOT classified as a redox reaction?
Which of the following reactions is NOT classified as a redox reaction?
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Study Notes
Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between two species.
- One species loses electrons (oxidation) while the other gains electrons (reduction).
- Oxidation state changes indicate electron transfer.
Key Concepts
- Oxidation: Loss of electrons, increase in oxidation state.
- Reduction: Gain of electrons, decrease in oxidation state.
- Oxidizing Agent: The species that gets reduced (gains electrons) and causes the other species to be oxidized.
- Reducing Agent: The species that gets oxidized (loses electrons) and causes the other species to be reduced.
Examples of Redox Reactions
- Combustion of Methane:
- Methane (CH4) is oxidized by losing hydrogen atoms and gaining oxygen atoms.
- Oxygen (O2) is reduced by gaining hydrogen atoms to form water.
- Reaction between Zinc and Copper Sulfate:
- Zinc (Zn) is oxidized by losing electrons to form Zn2+ ions.
- Copper ions (Cu2+) are reduced by gaining electrons to form copper metal (Cu).
- Rusting of Iron:
- Iron (Fe) is oxidized by losing electrons to form iron(III) ions (Fe3+).
- Oxygen (O2) is reduced by gaining electrons.
- Photosynthesis:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) is reduced by gaining hydrogen atoms to form glucose (C6H12O6).
- Water (H2O) is oxidized by losing hydrogen atoms to form oxygen (O2).
Importance of Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions are crucial for various processes, including:
- Energy production
- Corrosion
- Synthesis of chemicals
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