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What occurs during a redox reaction?
What occurs during a redox reaction?
What does a reduction reaction involve?
What does a reduction reaction involve?
In the formation of calcium oxide, which species is oxidized?
In the formation of calcium oxide, which species is oxidized?
Which best describes oxidation in a chemical reaction?
Which best describes oxidation in a chemical reaction?
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Why is the term 'oxidation' not limited to reactions involving oxygen?
Why is the term 'oxidation' not limited to reactions involving oxygen?
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What is the charge of a calcium ion after being oxidized?
What is the charge of a calcium ion after being oxidized?
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In the reaction of magnesium oxide with hydrogen, which shift indicates reduction?
In the reaction of magnesium oxide with hydrogen, which shift indicates reduction?
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What was Antoine Lavoisier's contribution to the concept of oxidation?
What was Antoine Lavoisier's contribution to the concept of oxidation?
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What happens to the charge of magnesium when it goes from magnesium oxide to solid magnesium?
What happens to the charge of magnesium when it goes from magnesium oxide to solid magnesium?
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Which ion is being reduced in the reaction between zinc chloride and magnesium?
Which ion is being reduced in the reaction between zinc chloride and magnesium?
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What is the main characteristic of spectator ions in a chemical reaction?
What is the main characteristic of spectator ions in a chemical reaction?
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What mnemonic device can help remember the concepts of oxidation and reduction?
What mnemonic device can help remember the concepts of oxidation and reduction?
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During the reaction of magnesium with zinc chloride, how does magnesium behave?
During the reaction of magnesium with zinc chloride, how does magnesium behave?
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In the reaction between magnesium oxide and hydrogen, which of the following is true regarding magnesium?
In the reaction between magnesium oxide and hydrogen, which of the following is true regarding magnesium?
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What is the final charge of solid zinc after the reaction with magnesium?
What is the final charge of solid zinc after the reaction with magnesium?
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In the context of oxidation and reduction, what does the term 'oxidation' specifically refer to?
In the context of oxidation and reduction, what does the term 'oxidation' specifically refer to?
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Study Notes
Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions involve electron transfer between species.
- Oxidation is the loss of electrons; reduction is the gain of electrons.
- "OIL RIG" is a helpful mnemonic: Oxidation Involves Loss, Reduction Involves Gain.
- Oxidation doesn't always involve oxygen. The original meaning of oxidation came from reactions involving oxygen.
- The transfer of electrons results in a change in charge of the species involved.
Example: Calcium Oxide Formation
- 2Ca(s) + O₂(g) → 2CaO(s)
- Calcium loses electrons, forming Ca²⁺ ions (oxidation).
- Oxygen gains electrons, forming O²⁻ ions (reduction).
- Oxygen is frequently reduced in redox reactions involving oxygen, but not always.
Example: Determining Oxidation/Reduction
- MgO + H₂ → Mg + H₂O
- Mg²⁺ in MgO is reduced to Mg⁰ (gaining electrons).
- Magnesium oxide is reduced.
Example: Zinc Chloride and Magnesium
- ZnCl₂(aq) + Mg(s) → MgCl₂(aq) + Zn(s)
- Magnesium is oxidized (loses electrons) to Mg²⁺(aq).
- Zinc is reduced (gains electrons) forming Zn⁰(s)
- Chloride ions are spectator ions (no charge change).
Net Ionic Equation
- The spectator ions are omitted to obtain the net ionic equation
- Zn²⁺(aq) + Mg(s) → Mg²⁺(aq) + Zn(s)
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Test your knowledge on redox reactions, including the concepts of oxidation and reduction. This quiz covers electron transfer, mnemonic aids like 'OIL RIG', and practical examples of redox reactions involving calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of chemistry!
