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Chemistry Redox Reaction

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Subject

Molecular Biology

Level

Level 100

Questions

10 questions

Created By

Stella Boadi

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Question 1

Basic multiple choice Remembering

What does a redox reaction involve?

Transfer of electrons

Correct

Change of state

Formation of a precipitate

Reduction of temperature

Explanation

A redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons between two species, where one gets oxidized and the other gets reduced.

Question 2

Basic multiple choice Remembering

In a redox reaction, which process describes the loss of electrons?

Oxidation

Correct

Reduction

Neutralization

Decomposition

Explanation

Oxidation refers to the process of losing electrons, while reduction is the gain of electrons in a redox reaction.

Question 3

Basic multiple choice Remembering

What is reduced in a redox reaction?

The species that gains electrons

Correct

The species that loses electrons

The solvent used in the reaction

The temperature of the reaction

Explanation

In a redox reaction, the species that gains electrons is said to be reduced.

Question 4

Basic multiple choice Remembering

What is another term often used for a reduction-oxidation reaction?

Redox reaction

Correct

Hydrolysis reaction

Combustion reaction

Acid-base reaction

Explanation

The term 'redox reaction' is short for 'reduction-oxidation reaction', which highlights the two processes occurring.

Question 5

Basic multiple choice Remembering

Which of the following correctly describes the role of an oxidizing agent in a redox reaction?

It gains electrons

Correct

It loses electrons

It remains unchanged

It increases the temperature of the reaction

Explanation

An oxidizing agent is a substance that gains electrons and, in the process, is reduced in a redox reaction.

Question 6

Complex multiple choice Understanding

In a laboratory, you are given a solution of copper(II) sulfate and zinc metal. Upon mixing, you observe that the blue color of the copper(II) sulfate fades and zinc sulfate is formed. Which of the following best explains the redox reaction occurring in this scenario?

Zinc is oxidized because it loses electrons and copper(II) is reduced because it gains electrons.

Correct

Copper(II) is oxidized while zinc remains unchanged during the reaction.

Zinc gains electrons from copper, causing the copper to become metal.

The reaction is not a redox reaction as there is no change in oxidation states.

Explanation

The correct analysis indicates that zinc is oxidized (losing electrons) and copper(II) is reduced (gaining electrons). The first option captures the essence of the redox definitions, while the other distractors misrepresent the process by suggesting incorrect roles for the substances involved.

Question 7

Complex multiple choice Understanding

You are studying a redox reaction involving the transfer of electrons between iron(III) ions and aluminum metal. If aluminum is added to the solution of iron(III) chloride, what will occur in terms of oxidation and reduction?

Aluminum is oxidized and iron(III) is reduced, resulting in the formation of aluminum ions and iron metal.

Correct

Iron(III) ions are oxidized to iron(II) while aluminum remains unchanged.

Both aluminum and iron(III) ions reduce themselves without any electron exchange.

Aluminum is reduced to aluminum ions while iron(III) is oxidized, forming more iron(III) ions.

Explanation

The scenario clearly showcases a redox reaction where aluminum acts as a reducing agent, being oxidized to aluminum ions, and iron(III) ions act as an oxidizing agent, getting reduced to iron metal. The first option correctly identifies these processes, while the others confuse the roles of oxidation and reduction.

Question 8

Case based multiple choice Understanding

[Case Scenario] A student performs an experiment to observe a redox reaction between magnesium and oxygen. He observes that magnesium metal reacts with oxygen gas in the air to form magnesium oxide. After conducting the reaction, the student notes that magnesium has lost mass, while the oxygen has gained mass. He sketches the involved chemical equation: 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s). The student is puzzled about the fundamental principles governing this redox reaction. Question: Based on the information presented, how can we classify magnesium's role in this reaction?

Magnesium is the oxidizing agent

Magnesium is the reducing agent

Correct

Magnesium is neither oxidized nor reduced

Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form elemental oxygen

Explanation

In this redox reaction, magnesium serves as the reducing agent because it donates electrons to oxygen, thereby becoming oxidized in the process. Understanding the roles of oxidizing and reducing agents is crucial in redox chemistry.

Question 9

Case based multiple choice Understanding

[Case Scenario] During a chemistry lab, students are tasked with analyzing the redox reaction between iron(III) oxide and aluminum. The balanced equation for the reaction is given as: 3Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → 4Fe(s) + Al2O3(s). One student notes that during the reaction, iron(III) oxide undergoes a reduction process while aluminum is oxidized, causing aluminum to lose mass. Question: What conclusion can the student draw regarding the changes in oxidation states for both substances during this reaction?

Fe is reduced from +3 to 0, Al is oxidized from 0 to +3

Fe is oxidized from +3 to 0, Al is reduced from 0 to +3

Fe is reduced from +3 to 0, Al is oxidized from 0 to +3

Correct

Both Fe and Al remain unchanged in their oxidation states

Explanation

In this redox reaction, iron(III) oxide is reduced as it gains electrons (changing from an oxidation state of +3 to 0), and aluminum acts as the reducing agent, losing electrons and oxidizing from 0 to +3. This distinction is fundamental in understanding redox processes.

Question 10

Case based multiple choice Understanding

[Case Scenario] A researcher investigates the electrochemical principles behind a copper and silver nitrate reaction. She notes that when copper metal is placed into silver nitrate solution, a visible reaction occurs, leading to the formation of solid silver and a blue solution. The researcher is curious about how to classify this particular scenario in terms of redox chemistry and seeks to explain it in her report. Question: What can the researcher conclude about the reaction between copper and silver nitrate in terms of electron transfer?

Copper undergoes oxidation, and silver undergoes reduction

Correct

Both copper and silver undergo oxidation

Silver ions are oxidized and copper is reduced

There is no electron transfer in this reaction

Explanation

In this reaction, copper metal donates electrons, which results in the oxidation of copper and the reduction of silver ions to metallic silver. This process illustrates fundamental redox reactions and the transfer of electrons from reducing agents to oxidizing agents.