Practice Definitions Of Oxidation And Reduction (2.1)

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Question 1.
Define oxidation.
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Think about how this affects the oxidation number.
Question 2.
What does reduction mean?
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Focus on the change in electron numbers.
3Question 3.
What is oxidation defined as?
- A. Gaining electrons
- B. Losing electrons
- C. A chemical reaction
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Relate it back to the mnemonic 'LEO'.
4Question 4.
True or False: The oxidizing agent loses electrons during the reaction.
- True
- False
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Think about the role of the oxidizing vs. reducing agent.
Question 5.
Write a balanced redox reaction for the oxidation of magnesium by hydrochloric acid.
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Think about the charges and balance both sides.
Question 6.
Describe how the oxidation states of elements change during photosynthesis.
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Consider the half-reactions involved in the process.

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