(1) * Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

1. Which species could be reduced to form NO2?

A. N2O

–
B. NO3

C. HNO2

D. NO
(Total 1 mark)

(2) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

2. Consider the overall reaction taking place in a voltaic cell.

Ag2O(s) + Zn(s) + H2O(l) → 2Ag(s) + Zn(OH)2(s)

What is the role of zinc in the cell?

A. The positive electrode and the oxidizing agent.

B. The positive electrode and the reducing agent.

C. The negative electrode and the oxidizing agent.

D. The negative electrode and the reducing agent.

(Total 1 mark)

(3) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

3. What happens to the manganese in the following reaction?
– + 2+
2MnO4 (aq) + 5H2O2(aq) + 6H (aq) → 2Mn (aq) + 8H2O(l) + 5O2(g)

A. It is oxidized and its oxidation number increases.

B. It is oxidized and its oxidation number decreases.

C. It is reduced and its oxidation number increases.

D. It is reduced and its oxidation number decreases.

(Total 1 mark)
 (4) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
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4. What happens to iodine when iodate ions, IO3 , are converted to iodine molecules, I2?

A. It undergoes reduction and its oxidation number changes from –1 to 0

B. It undergoes oxidation and its oxidation number changes from –1 to 0

C. It undergoes reduction and its oxidation number changes from +5 to 0

D. It undergoes oxidation and its oxidation number changes from +5 to 0

(Total 1 mark)

(5) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

5. Consider the following reactions of three unknown metals X, Y and Z.

2XNO3(aq) + Y(s) → 2X(s) + Y(NO3)2(aq)

Y(NO3)2(aq) + Z(s) → No reaction
2XNO3(aq) + Z(s) → 2X(s) + Z(NO3)2(aq)

What is the order of increasing reactivity of the metals (least reactive first)?

A. X<Y<Z

B. X<Z<Y

C. Z<Y<X

D. Y<Z<X
(Total 1 mark)

(6) * Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

6. Which statement about the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride is correct?

A. A yellow-green gas would be produced at the negative electrode.

B. A silvery metal is produced at the positive electrode.

C. Chloride ions are attracted to the positive electrode and undergo oxidation.

D. Sodium ions are attracted to the negative electrode and undergo oxidation.
(Total 1 mark)
 (7) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
7. Which definition of oxidation is correct?

A. Loss of electrons and a decrease in oxidation number

B. Loss of electrons and an increase in oxidation number

C. Gain of electrons and a decrease in oxidation number

D. Gain of electrons and an increase in oxidation number

(Total 1 mark)

(8) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

8. What is the IUPAC name of Fe2O3?

A. Iron oxide

B. Iron(II) oxide

C. Iron(III) oxide

D. Di-iron trioxide
(Total 1 mark)

(9) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

9. Which labels of the electrolytic cell are correct?

1 2 3 4
A. site of reduction site of oxidation conductor electrolyte
B. site of oxidation site of reduction electrolyte conductor
C. site of reduction site of oxidation electrolyte conductor
D. site of oxidation site of reduction conductor electrolyte
 (10) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
10. Consider the following reaction.

2FeSO4(aq) + H2O2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → Fe2(SO4)3(aq) + 2H2O(l)

Which species is the oxidizing agent and which is the reducing agent?

Oxidizing agent Reducing agent

A. H2O2(aq) H2SO4(aq)
B. H2O2(aq) FeSO4(aq)
C. FeSO4(aq) H2O2(aq)
D. H2SO4(aq) H2O2(aq)
(Total 1 mark)

(11) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

11. In which species does sulfur have an oxidation number of 0?

A. SO3

B. S8

C. Na2SO4

D. H2S (Total 1 marrk)

(12) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

12. What is the reducing agent in the reaction below?
– – – –
2MnO4 (aq) + Br (aq) + H2O(l) → 2MnO2(s) + BrO3 (aq) + 2OH (aq)

–
A. Br
–
B. BrO3

–
C. MnO4

D. MnO2
(Total 1 mark
 (13) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
13. Which changes could take place at the positive electrode (cathode) in a voltaic cell?
2+
I. Zn (aq) to Zn(s)
–
II. Cl2(g) to Cl (aq)

2+
III. Mg(s) to Mg (aq)

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)

(14) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

14. Consider the following reaction.
– + 2+ 2+ 3+
MnO4 (aq) + 8H (aq) + 5Fe (aq) → Mn (aq) + 5Fe (aq) + 4H2O(l)

Which statement is correct?

–
A. MnO4 is the oxidizing agent and it loses electrons.

–
B. MnO4 is the reducing agent and it loses electrons.

–
C. MnO4 is the oxidizing agent and it gains electrons.

–
D. MnO4 is the reducing agent and it gains electrons.
(Total 1 mark)
 (15) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
15. Metal A is more reactive than metal B. A standard voltaic cell is made as shown.

Which statement is correct?

A. Electrons flow in the external circuit from A to B.

B. Positive ions flow through the salt bridge from A to B.

C. Positive ions flow in the external circuit from B to A.

D. Electrons flow through the salt bridge from B to A.

(Total 1 mark)

(16) * Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

16. Which statement is correct for the electrolysis of molten lead iodide, PbI2?

A. Chemical energy is converted into electrical energy.

2+
B. Pb ions are oxidized at the negative electrode (cathode).

C. I2 is produced at the positive electrode (anode).

D. Ions are produced at both electrodes.

(Total 1 mark)
 (17) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
17. What happens at the negative electrode in a voltaic cell and in an electrolytic cell?

Voltaic cell Electrolytic cell

A. oxidation reduction
B. reduction oxidation
C. oxidation oxidation
D. reduction reduction
(Total 1 mark)

(18) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

18. Consider how current is conducted in an electrolytic cell. Which statement is correct?

A. Electrons move through the electrolyte and the external circuit.

B. Ions move through the electrolyte and the external circuit.

C. Electrons move through the external circuit and ions move through the electrolyte.

D. Electrons move through the electrolyte and ions move through the external circuit.
(Total 1 mark)

(19) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

19. Which species is oxidized in the following reaction?
+ 2+
2Ag (aq) + Cu(s) → 2Ag(s) + Cu (aq)
+
A. Ag

B. Cu

C. Ag
2+
D. Cu
(Total 1 mark)
 (20) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
20. Which list represents the halogens in increasing order of oxidizing strength (weakest
oxidizing agent first)?
A. Cl2 I2 Br2
B. I2 Br2 Cl2
C. I2 Cl2 Br2
D. Cl2 Br2 I2
(Total 1 mark)

(21) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

21. Which are redox reactions?
I. 2FeCl2 + Cl2 → 2FeCl3
II. Mg + 2HNO3 → Mg(NO3)2 + H2
III. H2O + SO3 → H2SO4
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)

(22) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

22. Magnesium is higher in the reactivity series than zinc. In the cell shown, in which direction
do the electrons flow in wire X and which metal is oxidized?

Electron flow Oxidized

A. Zn to Mg Zn
B. Mg to Zn Zn
C. Zn to Mg Mg
D. Mg to Zn Mg
 (Total 1 mark)

(23) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

23. Which compound contains nitrogen with an oxidation number of +3?

A. NH4Cl

B. HNO3

C. N2O4

D. KNO2
(Total 1 mark)

(24) * Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

24. In the electrolytic cell shown, at which electrode will chlorine form, and what is the process
taking place there?

*[Note:Molten ZnCl2(l)] !!

Electrode Process
A. P reduction
B. Q reduction
C. P oxidation
D. Q oxidation
(Total 1 mark)
 (25) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

25. What is the reducing agent in this reaction?


Cu(s) + 2 NO 3 (aq) + 4H (aq) → Cu (aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
+ 2+

A. Cu(s)

B. NO 3 (aq)

2+
C. Cu (aq)
+
D. H (aq)
(Total 1 mark)

(26) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

26. A particular voltaic cell is made from magnesium and iron half-cells. The overall
equation for the reaction occurring in the cell is
2+ 2+
Mg(s) + Fe (aq) → Mg (aq) + Fe(s)

Which statement is correct when the cell produces electricity?

A. Magnesium atoms lose electrons.

B. The mass of the iron electrode decreases.

C. Electrons flow from the iron half-cell to the magnesium half-cell.

D. Negative ions flow through the salt bridge from the magnesium half-cell to the iron
half-cell.
(Total 1 mark)
 (27) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns
27. What process occurs at the cathode in a voltaic cell and at the anode in an electrolytic cell?

Cathode of Anode of
voltaic cell Electrolytic cell
A. Oxidation Reduction
B. Oxidation Oxidation
C. Reduction Oxidation
D. Reduction Reduction
(Total 1 mark)

(28) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

28. Consider the following reaction:
4+ 2+ – +
H2SO3(aq) + Sn (aq) + H2O(l) → Sn (aq) + HSO4 (aq) + 3H (aq)

Which statement is correct?

A. H2SO3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction.

B. H2SO3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

4+
C. Sn is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
4+
D. Sn is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
(Total 1 mark)

(29) Topic(9) : REDOX Rxns

29. Which processes occur during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

I. Sodium and chloride ions move through the electrolyte.

II. Electrons move through the external circuit.
III. Oxidation takes place at the anode.

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)