Practice Redox Reactions and Balancing Equations - 8.2 | Chapter 7: Redox Processes | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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8.2 - Redox Reactions and Balancing Equations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define oxidation and reduction.

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym OIL RIG.

Question 2

Easy

What is the reducing agent in the reaction: Cu²⁺ + Zn → Zn²⁺ + Cu?

💡 Hint: Think about what loses electrons in the reaction.

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Question 1

What does the acronym OIL RIG stand for?

  • Oxidation Is Loss
  • Reduction Is Gain
  • Oxidation Is Low
  • Reduction Is Good
  • Only In Light
  • Reduce In Gravity

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of the two processes.

Question 2

True or false: In a redox reaction, oxidation and reduction occur independently.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how electrons are transferred in these reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Balance the following redox equation in acidic solution: H₂O₂ + I⁻ → O₂ + I₂.

💡 Hint: Separate into half-equations and balance each side for atoms and charge.

Question 2

Explain how you would approach balancing redox reactions in acidic vs basic solution.

💡 Hint: Remember the additional step unique to basic solutions.

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