Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Equations

Question 1

In the reaction Mg + 2HCl MgCl2 + H2 which element’s oxidation number does not change?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Cl

Question 2

Given the reaction C + O2 CO2 which pair of reactions represents the two half-reactions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A:

Question 3

In the reaction which element is reduced in the reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: O2

Question 4

Which of these is an oxidation half-reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B:

Question 5

Given the two half-reactions, what must be done in the next step before the reaction can be balanced?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Show the number of electrons being lost or gained.

Question 6

Given the two half-reactions, what must be done in the next step before the reaction can be balanced? How many electrons are produced/used in this redox reaction when it is balanced?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: 6

Question 7

You are given the reaction Cu + HNO3 Cu(NO3)2 + NO + H2O.Which pair of half-reactions represents the balanced half-reactions for the reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A:

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