Now, let us continue with more exam-based questions on REDOX itself.
For those looking for more questions to practice for upcoming major examinations, you are going to enjoy this.
Question 1:
In which of the following reactions is the underlined substance reduced?
A. Cl2 + 2I– –> 2Cl- + I2
B. Zn + H2SO4 –> ZnSO4 + H2
C. Fe2+ + H2O2 –> Fe3+ + H2O
D. CuO + H2 –> Cu + H2O
Question 2:
Which conversion involves the smallest change in oxidation number of the underlined element?
A. C(s) –> CO2
B. NO3-(aq) –> NO2(g)
C. SO32-(aq) –> SO42-(aq)
D. MnO4-(aq) –> Mn2+(aq)
Question 3:
The oxidation states of chlorine in ClO4- and Cl2O are respectively
A. +1 and +3
B. +3 and +7
C. +7 and +1
D. +7 and +2
Question 4:
Which statement is true about oxidizing agents?
A. Their oxidation state is zero
B. They are easily oxidized
C. They never contain hydrogen
D. They readily accept electrons
Question 5:
What does an oxidizing agent do?
A. It turns acidified potassium dichromate (VI) green
B. It turns potassium manganate (VII) colorless
C. It turns Universal Indicator red
D. It turns aqueous potassium iodide brown
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chioma says
1:D 2:A 3:C 4:D 5:A
Fixxa says
i agree by ol da answerx buh wont da reaxon foh MCQ # 3 plx!
Fixxa says
1. D, the oxidation state of copper changes from +2 to 0.
2. B, the oxidation state of Nitrogen changes from +6 to +4.
3. C,
4. D, oxidizing agents are themselves reduced. Hence, they accept electrons.
5. D, aqueous potassium iodide is a reducing agent which itself is oxidized by any oxidizing agent.
sean says
Hello Jacq,
Welll Done!
Having a strong basic foundations is very impt for you to handle application questions.
PS: Are you taking your O Levels this year?
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Sean
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Jacq says
1. D. CuO + H2 ?> Cu + H2O
2. B. NO3-(aq) ?> NO2(g)
3. C. +7 and +1
4. D. They readily accept electrons
5. D. It turns aqueous potassium iodide brown