Question 11:
What is the oxidation state of chlorine in NaClO3NaClO3?
A) +1
B) +3
C) +5
D) +7
Answer: B) +5
Explanation: In NaClO3NaClO3, the oxidation state of chlorine can be calculated as follows: (+1)+x+3(−2)=0(+1)+x+3(−2)=0 leads to x=+5x=+5.
Question 12:
In the reaction Fe3++3e−→FeFe3++3e−→Fe, what is happening?
A) Oxidation
B) Reduction
C) Precipitation
D) Ionization
Answer: B) Reduction
Explanation: Iron (III) is gaining electrons to become elemental iron, which is a reduction process.
Question 13:
Which of the following compounds can act as a strong oxidizing agent?
A) H2OH2O
B) KClKCl
C) KMnO4KMnO4
D) NaClNaCl
Answer: C) KMnO4KMnO4
Explanation: Potassium permanganate (KMnO4KMnO4) is a well-known strong oxidizing agent.
Question 14:
In a galvanic cell, which electrode is the site of reduction?
A) Anode
B) Cathode
C) Salt bridge
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Cathode
Explanation: In a galvanic cell, reduction occurs at the cathode, while oxidation occurs at the anode.
Question 15:
What happens to the oxidation state of an element that is reduced?
A) It increases.
B) It decreases.
C) It remains the same.
D) It cannot be determined.
Answer: B) It decreases.
Explanation: Reduction involves the gain of electrons, which decreases the oxidation state of the element.
Question 16:
In the reaction 2Fe2O3+3C→4Fe+3CO22Fe2O3+3C→4Fe+3CO2, what role does carbon play?
A) Oxidizing agent
B) Reducing agent
C) Catalyst
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Reducing agent
Explanation: Carbon is oxidized to carbon dioxide, thus it acts as a reducing agent by donating electrons to iron(III) oxide.
Question 17:
What is the oxidation state of nitrogen in NH3NH3?
A) +1
B) -1
C) -3
D) 0
Answer: C) -3
Explanation: In ammonia (NH3NH3), nitrogen has an oxidation state of -3.
Question 18:
Which of the following is an example of a disproportionation reaction?
A) 2H2+O2→2H2O2H2+O2→2H2O
B) 2Cu+→Cu+Cu2+2Cu+→Cu+Cu2+
C) Zn+Cu2+→Zn2++CuZn+Cu2+→Zn2++Cu
D) Cl2+2Na→2NaClCl2+2Na→2NaCl
Answer: B) 2Cu+→Cu+Cu2+2Cu+→Cu+Cu2+
Explanation: In this reaction, Cu+Cu+ is both oxidized and reduced, making it a disproportionation reaction.
Question 19:
What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in H3PO4H3PO4?
A) +3
B) +5
C) +1
D) +7
Answer: B) +5
Explanation: In phosphoric acid (H3PO4H3PO4), the oxidation state of phosphorus is +5.
Question 20:
Which of the following ions can act as an oxidizing agent?
A) Fe3+Fe3+
B) Na+Na+
C) Ca2+Ca2+
D) Li+Li+
Answer: A) Fe3+Fe3+
Explanation: Fe3+Fe3+ can gain electrons to be reduced to Fe2+Fe2+, making it an oxidizing agent.
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