Redox Reactions (Grade 11 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What happens to an atom during oxidation?
What happens to an atom during oxidation?
It loses electrons
What happens to an atom during reduction?
What happens to an atom during reduction?
It gains electrons
What is the oxidation number of bromine in ?
What is the oxidation number of bromine in ?
0
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide ()?
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide ()?
-1
In a reaction, an element's oxidation number changes from +2 to +5. What has occurred?
In a reaction, an element's oxidation number changes from +2 to +5. What has occurred?
Oxidation
What is the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfate ion ()?
What is the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfate ion ()?
+6
What does a half-reaction represent?
What does a half-reaction represent?
Either oxidation or reduction only
In a redox reaction, what is an element that is oxidised called?
In a redox reaction, what is an element that is oxidised called?
Reducing agent
What type of reaction is ?
What type of reaction is ?
Displacement reaction
In the mnemonic OIL RIG, what does OIL stand for?
In the mnemonic OIL RIG, what does OIL stand for?
Oxidation is Loss