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Class: 4th Form Chemistry

Date: February 3, 2022
2nd Term
Test 1: REDOX REACTIONS – 50 MARKS
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SECTION 1: OXIDATION NUMBER (10 marks): Find the oxidation number for the following. Be sure to
review over your rules for finding oxidation number. Show all working on folder sheet the upload on to Microsoft
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Rules for finding oxidation numbers

It is often useful to follow chemical reactions by looking at changes in the oxidation numbers of the atoms in
each compound during the reaction. Oxidation numbers also play an important role in the systematic
nomenclature of chemical compounds. By definition, the oxidation number of an atom is the charge that atom
would have if the compound was composed of ions.
1. The oxidation number of an atom is zero in a neutral substance that contains atoms of only one element.
Thus, the atoms in O2, O3, P4, S8, and aluminum metal all have an oxidation number of 0.
2. The oxidation number of simple ions is equal to the charge on the ion. The oxidation number of sodium in
the Na+ ion is +1, for example, and the oxidation number of chlorine in the Cl - ion is -1.
3. The oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 when it is combined with a nonmetal as in CH4, NH3, H2O, and
HCl.
4. The oxidation number of hydrogen is -1 when it is combined with a metal as in. LiH, NaH, CaH2, and
LiAlH4.
5. The metals in Group IA form compounds (such as Li 3N and Na2S) in which the metal atom has an oxidation
number of +1.
6. The elements in Group IIA form compounds (such as Mg3N2 and CaCO3) in which the metal atom has a +2
oxidation number.
7. Oxygen usually has an oxidation number of -2. Exceptions include molecules and polyatomic ions that
contain O-O bonds, such as O2, O3, H2O2, and the O22- ion.
8. The elements in Group VIIA often form compounds (such as AlF 3, HCl, and ZnBr2) in which the nonmetal
has a -1 oxidation number.
9. The sum of the oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is zero.
H2O: 2(+1) + (-2) = 0
10. The sum of the oxidation numbers in a polyatomic ion is equal to the charge on the ion. The oxidation
number of the sulfur atom in the SO42- ion must be +6, for example, because the sum of the oxidation
numbers of the atoms in this ion must equal -2.
SO42-: (+6) + 4(-2) = -2
11. Elements toward the bottom left corner of the periodic table are more likely to have positive oxidation
numbers than those toward the upper right corner of the table. Sulfur has a positive oxidation number in SO 2,
for example, because it is below oxygen in the periodic table.
SO2: (+4) + 2(-2) = 0

1. P in H3PO4
2. O in OF2
3. Mn in MnO2
4. P in Ca3(PO4)2
5. Cr in K2CrO4
6. As in Na3AsO3
7. Mn in NaMnO4
8. S in CaS
9. P in H(NH4)2PO4
10. S in KHSO3
 SECTION 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE (10 marks): Select the ONE answer from A- D
for questions 1- 5. Be sure to read careful before selecting your answer.

1. In which of the following reactions does the oxidation number of nitrogen show the greatest
increase?
A. 2NO(g) + O2 (g)  2NO2 (g)
B. 4NO2 (g) + O2(g) + 2H2O (l)  4 HNO3 (aq)
C. N2 (g) + 3H2 (g)  2 NH3(g)
D. 2NH3 (g) + 3CuO(s)  N2 (g) + 3 Cu(s) + 3H2O(l)
2. Which of the following reactions is not a redox reaction?
A. Na(s) + 2H2O (l)  2NaOH (aq) + H2 (g)
B. Fe(s) + 2HCl (aq)  FeCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
C. MgO (s) + H2SO4 (aq)  MgSO4 (aq) + H2O (l)
D. C (s) + O2 (g)  CO2 (g)
3. In the following reaction:
Cu(s) + 4 HNO3 (aq)  Cu(NO3)2 (aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
which of the following statements about copper is true?
A. Copper undergoes reduction and its oxidation number decreases.
B. Copper undergoes oxidation and its oxidation number decreases.
C. Copper undergoes reduction and its oxidation number increases.
D. Copper undergoes oxidation and its oxidation number increases.
4. In separate experiments, sulfur dioxide was bubbled into acidified solutions of potassium
dichromate(VI) and acidified potassium manganate(VII). Which of the following pairs correctly
describes the color changes observed in the experiment?
Color of Potassium Color of potassium
Dichromate (VI) manganate (VII)
A. Orange to green colorless to purple
B. Orange to green purple to colorless
C. Green to orange colorless to purple
D. Green to orange purple to colorless

5. When acidified hydrogen peroxide solution is added to iron (II) sulfate solution:
A. A pale green solution is formed.
B. The iron (II) ion is oxidized to the iron (III) ion.
C. The oxidation number of the iron (II) ion decreases
D. The acidified hydrogen peroxide is acting as a reducing agent
SECTION 3 : STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (30 marks) : Answer all questions in
complete sentences. Be sure to use appropriate grammar. Show all answers on folder
sheet.

1.
a. The figure below shows the label on a multivitamin and mineral supplement bottle. Much
of the information has been left out.

A multivitamin and mineral supplement bottle

A solution is made of one of the tablets and acidified hydrogen peroxide is added to the solution.

i.) State what you would expect to observe. (1 mark)

ii.) Write an ionic half equation to represent the reaction. (2 marks)
iii.) With a reason, state whether the reaction represents oxidation or reduction. (1 mark)
b. Three redox reactions are represented by the equations given below. For EACH reaction,
name the substance which has been oxidized. In EACH case, give the reason for your choice
based on oxidation number.
i) Zn(s) + 2HCl (aq)  ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) (2 marks)
ii) 2Fe2+ (aq) + Cl2 (g)  2Fe3+ (aq) + 2Cl- (aq) (2 marks)
iii) 2NH3 (g) + 3CuO (s)  N2 (g) + 3Cu (s) + 3H2O (l) ( 2 marks)
c. One type of the breathalyzer test uses acidified potassium dichromate (VI) crystals.
Ans:
i.) For what purpose is the breathalyzer test used? (1 mark)
ii.) Describe what you would observe if the result of the test is positive. (1 mark)
iii.) Explain the chemistry involved in the breathalyzer test. (2 marks)
d. Using oxidation number, suggest a name for the Cl02- ion. (1 mark)

2.
a. Define oxidation in term of:
i.) electrons
 ii.) oxidation number. (2 marks)
b. Support EACH definition given in an above a reference to the following reaction:
Cl2 (g) + 2Br- (aq)  2Cl- (aq) + Br2 (g) (4 marks)
c. ‘Metals are reducing agents and non-metals are oxidizing agents.’
Use EACH of the reactions below to determine whether the above statement is true.
Give reasons for your answers based on oxidation number.
i.) 2PbO(s) + C(s)  Pb (s) + CO2 (g) (2 marks)
ii.) The reaction between magnesium and copper (II) sulfate solution (3 marks)

d. You are provided with two bottles labelled X and Y containing an oxidizing agent
and a reducing agent, respectively. Both agents are colorless liquids. Describe TWO
test you could carry out to confirm what you are told about X and Y. (4 marks)

Ans: You can do a Potassium iodine solution to test for oxidation agent and you can
do a Acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution to test for reducing agent.