7.3 - Redox Reactions

Question 1

Worked example of a redox reaction

Answer 1

final equation is MnO4-(aq) +5Fe2+ (aq) +8H+ (aq) -> Mn2+ (aq) +5Fe3+ (aq) + 4H2O (l)

Question 2

Oxidation reactions - examples and causes

Answer 2

Question 3

Reduction examples and causes:

Answer 3

Question 4

Definition of a redox reaction

Answer 4

reactions in which oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously
while one oxidises another reduces

Question 5

What are disproportionation reactions?

Answer 5

a reaction in which the same species has been both oxidised and reduced

Question 6

Balancing disproportionation reactions:

Answer 6