Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Define oxidation and reduction, assign oxidation numbers, and recognize redox reactions

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Define Oxidation

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ABelectron (e⁻) transferOXIDATIONloses e⁻ · ox. number ↑REDUCTIONgains e⁻ · ox. number ↓

Based on the transfer shown above, which statement correctly defines oxidation?

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Redox Vocabulary

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To complete the line match
  1. Click on an item in the first group
  2. Click on an item in the second group
  3. To delete a match, double click on a line

Process

Reduction
Redox reaction
Oxidation

Meaning

gain of electrons; oxidation number decreases
loss of electrons; oxidation number increases
a reaction involving the transfer of electrons

Match each process with its meaning.

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Assign Oxidation Numbers

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Drag the correct oxidation number into each blank for Ca(NO₃)₂:
Ca = (1)   N = (2)   O = (3)

Please drag and drop the selected option in the right place or type it instead
+1
+4
-1
-2
+2
+5
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Classify by Sulfur's Oxidation Number

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Species
×S₈
×SO₂
×SF₆
×SO₃
×Na₂S
×K₂SO₃
×Na₂SO₄
+6
+4
0
-2

Determine the oxidation number of the sulfur atom in each species, then drag it into the matching column.

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Which Are Redox Reactions?

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Select every reaction that is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction.

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Oxidation Number in an Ion

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What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in the nitrate ion, NO3⁻?

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