Redox Reactions
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Concept of Oxidation and Reduction
SubtopicConcept of Oxidation and Reduction under Redox Reactions for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is an example of an oxidizing agent?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
Removal of oxygen from a compound is called:
A.Oxidation
B.Reduction
C.Combustion
D.Corrosion
- 3.
In the reaction , the species being oxidized is:
A.B.C.D. - 4.
The oxidation number of Oxygen in superoxides like is:
A.-2
B.-1
C.-1/2
D.+1/2
- 5.
In the redox reaction between copper and dilute nitric acid: , the following diagram represents the transformation of the central elements. Based on the electronic concept of redox reactions, what is the change in the oxidation state of the element that acts as the oxidizing agent?
A.From +5 to +2
B.From 0 to +2
C.From +5 to +4
D.From +1 to 0
- 6.
In the balanced equation , what is the ratio of to ?
A.2:5
B.5:2
C.1:2
D.2:1
- 7.
What is the oxidation state of Boron in ?
A.+3
B.-3
C.+1
D.-1
- 8.
When Ammonium dichromate is heated, it decomposes into Nitrogen gas, Chromium(III) oxide, and Water. Which of the following describes the redox change in Nitrogen and Chromium?
A.N: -3 to 0; Cr: +6 to +3
B.N: -3 to +2; Cr: +6 to +3
C.N: +1 to 0; Cr: +7 to +3
D.N: -3 to 0; Cr: +3 to +6
- 9.
What is the oxidation state of Sulfur in Sulfur dichloride ()?
A.+2
B.-2
C.+4
D.+1
- 10.
In Chlorine dioxide (), an unusual paramagnetic molecule, the oxidation state of Chlorine is:
A.+1
B.+2
C.+3
D.+4
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Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions
SubtopicRedox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions under Redox Reactions for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If a substance 'X' can easily lose electrons to substance 'Y', then 'X' is a stronger _______ than 'Y'.
A.Oxidizing agent
B.Reducing agent
C.Acid
D.Base
- 2.
In the redox reaction , which substance is the electron acceptor?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
What is the role of chlorine in the reaction ?
A.It is the reducing agent
B.It is the oxidizing agent
C.It undergoes oxidation
D.It donates electrons
- 4.
During the reduction of to , the species:
A.Loses one electron
B.Gains one electron
C.Loses two electrons
D.Gains two electrons
- 5.
A metal rod is dipped into a solution containing ions. If no reaction occurs, what can we conclude about the electron-donating ability of compared to ?
A.X is a stronger reducing agent than Y
B.Y is a stronger reducing agent than X
C.X and Y have equal reducing power
D.X is an oxidizing agent
- 6.
In the reaction , which species is losing electrons?
A.Sulfur in
B.Sulfur in
C.Oxygen in
D.Hydrogen in
- 7.
Identify the oxidizing agent in the following reaction:
A.B.C.D. - 8.
In the process of electrolysis of molten , at the cathode, sodium ions () are converted to sodium metal (). This process is an example of:
A.Oxidation by gain of electrons
B.Reduction by loss of electrons
C.Reduction by gain of electrons
D.Oxidation by loss of electrons
- 9.
In the reaction , which statement is true about the electron transfer?
A.Each Chromium atom gains 3 electrons
B.Each Sulfur atom gains 2 electrons
C.Total 3 electrons are transferred in the reaction
D.Sulfur in is the reducing agent
- 10.
If a metal forms a cation by losing electrons, and mole of releases moles of electrons, what is the formula of the oxide of this metal?
A.B.C.D.
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Oxidation Number
SubtopicOxidation Number under Redox Reactions for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In Potassium Sulfide (), what is the oxidation number of Potassium?
A.-1
B.0
C.+1
D.+2
- 2.
In Nitrous Oxide (), what is the oxidation state of Nitrogen?
A.+1
B.+2
C.-1
D.-2
- 3.
What is the oxidation state of Carbon in Carbon Dioxide ()?
A.+2
B.+4
C.-4
D.0
- 4.
According to the IUPAC rules, what is the sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms in the Phosphate ion ()?
A.0
B.-1
C.-2
D.-3
- 5.
What is the oxidation state of Uranium () in the Uranyl ion ()?
A.+4
B.+6
C.+2
D.+5
- 6.
In Ammonium Nitrate (), what are the oxidation states of the two Nitrogen atoms respectively?
A.-3 and +5
B.+3 and -5
C.-3 and +3
D.+5 and +5
- 7.
Identify the oxidation state of Antimony () in the ion.
A.+3
B.+5
C.+6
D.+4
- 8.
Allene () has a structure where a central carbon atom is connected to two terminal carbon atoms through double bonds. By considering the structural arrangement and the relative electronegativity values of the atoms, what are the individual oxidation states of the terminal carbon atoms (C1 and C3) and the central carbon atom (C2) respectively?
A.-2 and 0
B.0 and -4
C.-1 and -2
D.-4 and +4
- 9.
In the complex ion , what is the oxidation state of the Cobalt atom?
A.+2
B.+4
C.+3
D.+1
- 10.
Determine the oxidation state of Nitrogen in the molecule (Nitrous oxide).
A.+1
B.+2
C.0
D.+3
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Balancing of Redox Reactions
SubtopicBalancing of Redox Reactions under Redox Reactions for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the balanced equation , what is the ratio of coefficients of to ?
A.1:1
B.3:2
C.2:3
D.3:1
- 2.
If you are balancing a reaction and you find that the number of electrons lost is 2 and gained is 3, by what factors should you multiply the half-reactions to equalize electrons?
A.Multiply both by 6
B.Multiply the first by 3 and the second by 2
C.Multiply the first by 2 and the second by 3
D.Add 1 electron to the first reaction
- 3.
What is the oxidation number of in ?
A.+3
B.+6
C.+7
D.+2
- 4.
Which ion is used to balance the charge in a basic medium during the half-reaction method?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
When balancing , what is the coefficient of ?
A.10
B.28
C.4
D.14
- 6.
In balancing the reaction , how many moles of are consumed per mole of ?
A.1
B.2
C.4
D.8
- 7.
What is the coefficient of when the following is balanced: ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.0
- 8.
When balancing the reaction , what is the total change in oxidation state (number of electrons lost) for one formula unit of ?
A.5
B.11
C.61
D.30
- 9.
In the reaction , what is the coefficient of in the balanced equation?
A.7
B.14
C.6
D.12
- 10.
Oxidation of iodine by concentrated nitric acid yields iodic acid: . What is the coefficient of in the balanced equation?
A.2
B.4
C.6
D.8
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Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes
SubtopicRedox Reactions and Electrode Processes under Redox Reactions for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens to the oxidation number of an element during a reduction process?
A.It increases
B.It decreases
C.It remains unchanged
D.It first increases then decreases
- 2.
Which of the following ions has an oxidation number of +1?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
What is the oxidation number of Carbon in Glucose ()?
A.+4
B.+2
C.0
D.-4
- 4.
In the electrochemical series, elements are arranged in increasing order of their:
A.Atomic mass
B.Atomic number
C.Standard reduction potential
D.Electronegativity
- 5.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding cell potential ()?
A.It is an extensive property and depends on the amount of substance
B.It is an intensive property and does not depend on the stoichiometry of the reaction
C.Doubling the coefficients in a balanced equation doubles the
D.It is always equal to the Gibbs free energy change
- 6.
Consider the reaction . The oxidation state of Nickel changes from:
A.to
B.to
C.to
D.to
- 7.
In a galvanic cell ( and ), the silver electrode acts as the:
A.Anode and is negatively charged
B.Cathode and is positively charged
C.Anode and is the site of oxidation
D.Cathode and is the site of oxidation
- 8.
In the reaction , the ratio of coefficients for and in the balanced equation is:
A.3:2
B.2:3
C.1:2
D.2:1
- 9.
What is the oxidation number of Platinum in the complex ion ?
A.+2
B.+4
C.+6
D.0
- 10.
Which of the following is a redox reaction where the same element is both oxidized and reduced, but is NOT a disproportionation reaction (since the reactant starts with the element in two different oxidation states)?
A.B.C.D.
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