Practice Oxidation (4.3.2) - Carbon and its Compounds

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Question 1.
Define oxidation in terms of chemical reactions.
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Think about what happens to an atom or molecule during a reaction.
Question 2.
What is the oxidizing agent used in the reaction involving ethanol?
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Check the substances that drive the reaction forward.
3Question 3.
What is an example of an oxidizing agent in alcohol oxidation?
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Potassium permanganate
- Ethanol
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Focus on the substance that enhances the reaction.
4Question 4.
True or False: Oxidation can only produce acids.
- True
- False
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Consider the diversity of chemical reactions.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the oxidation of a different alcohol besides ethanol, detailing the reagents and expected outcomes.
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Consider which alcohols can be oxidized similarly to ethanol.
Question 6.
Discuss chemically why potassium permanganate changes color during oxidation and relate it to electron transfer.
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Draw connections between color changes and electron movements.

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