Practice Identifying Oxidation and Reduction in Reactions - 2.3 | Unit 9: Redox Processes | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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2.3 - Identifying Oxidation and Reduction in Reactions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the oxidation number of oxygen in water (H2O)?

💡 Hint: Remember the typical oxidation state of oxygen in most compounds.

Question 2

Easy

Identify the species that is oxidized in the reaction: 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO.

💡 Hint: What loses electrons?

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Question 1

Which of the following substances is reduced in the reaction 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3?

  • Fe
  • O2
  • Fe2O3

💡 Hint: Identify which element gains electrons in the overall reaction.

Question 2

True or False: Oxidation is the gain of electrons.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the basic definitions of oxidation and reduction.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the reaction: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, identify the oxidation numbers for each element and balance the reaction.

💡 Hint: Balance one type of atom at a time and be aware of the changes in oxidation states.

Question 2

For the reaction: C4H10 + 13O2 → 8CO2 + 10H2O, analyze the oxidation states of carbon and oxygen.

💡 Hint: Remember to analyze the state of each element in both reactants and products to find oxidation states.

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