Practice Introduction To Redox Processes (1)

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Question 1.
Define oxidation.
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Think of 'O' for oxidation as 'O' for 'Out' of electrons.
Question 2.
What mnemonic can help remember the definitions of oxidation and reduction?
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Use the phrase in a fun way to recall the definitions!
3Question 3.
What is oxidation?
- Gain of electrons
- Loss of electrons
- Formation of bonds
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The word starts with 'Ox' and relates to losing.
4Question 4.
True or False: In every redox reaction, one species is oxidized while another is reduced.
- True
- False
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Think about how they are connected!
Question 5.
Consider the rusting of iron: write the half-reactions for the oxidation of iron and the reduction of oxygen in a typical rusting scenario.
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Identify what happens to the iron and oxygen in the reaction.
Question 6.
Explain how the process of photosynthesis can be viewed as a series of redox reactions.
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Focus on the source of electrons and their destination in this energy transformation.

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