1.7 Redox

Question 1

Disproportionation reaction

Answer 1

element oxidised and reduced

Question 2

Oxidising Agent

Answer 2

accepts electrons (itself reduced)

Question 3

Reducing Agent

Answer 3

donates electrons (itself oxidised)

Question 4

Half Equations

Answer 4

1. balance species
2. balance O with H2O
3. balance H2O with H+
4. balance charge with e-

Question 5

Find overall reactions

Answer 5

1. have equal e- in both reactions

2. then combine