Class 11 Chem - Redox Reactions - MERIT YARD
Class 11 Chem - Redox Reactions - MERIT YARD
1 / 40The classical definition of addition of oxygen to a substance is called:
A) Oxidation
B) Reduction
C) Neutralization
D) Hydrogenation
2 / 40The classical definition of removal of hydrogen from a substance is called:
A) Reduction
B) Oxidation
C) Displacement
D) Hydration
3 / 40The classical definition of addition of hydrogen to a substance is called:
A) Oxidation
B) Combustion
C) Reduction
D) Sublimation
4 / 40The classical definition of removal of oxygen from a substance is called:
A) Hydrolysis
B) Oxidation
C) Decomposition
D) Reduction
5 / 40According to the modern electronic concept, the loss of electrons by a species is termed as:
A) Oxidation
B) Reduction
C) Redox
D) Electrolysis
6 / 40According to the modern electronic concept, the gain of electrons by a species is termed as:
A) Oxidation
B) Reduction
C) Ionization
D) Association
7 / 40The standard oxidation number of an element in its free (uncombined) state is always:
A) \( +1 \)
B) \( -1 \)
C) \( 0 \)
D) Variable
8 / 40The oxidation number of Group 1 (Alkali metals) in all their compounds is strictly:
A) \( +2 \)
B) \( 0 \)
C) \( -1 \)
D) \( +1 \)
9 / 40The oxidation number of Group 2 (Alkaline earth metals) in all their compounds is strictly:
A) \( +2 \)
B) \( +1 \)
C) \( -2 \)
D) \( 0 \)
10 / 40The standard oxidation number of Hydrogen in most of its chemical compounds is:
A) \( -1 \)
B) \( +1 \)
C) \( 0 \)
D) \( +2 \)
11 / 40The oxidation number of Hydrogen when it reacts with active metals (like \( NaH \)) is:
A) \( +1 \)
B) \( 0 \)
C) \( -1 \)
D) \( -2 \)
12 / 40The standard oxidation number of Oxygen in most of its typical compounds is:
A) \( -1 \)
B) \( +2 \)
C) \( 0 \)
D) \( -2 \)
13 / 40The oxidation number of Oxygen in peroxides (like \( H_2O_2 \)) is precisely:
A) \( -1 \)
B) \( -2 \)
C) \( +1 \)
D) \( 0 \)
14 / 40The oxidation number of Fluorine in all of its compounds is strictly:
A) \( +1 \)
B) \( -1 \)
C) \( -2 \)
D) \( 0 \)
15 / 40The algebraic sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms in a neutral molecule is always:
A) \( 1 \)
B) Positive
C) \( 0 \)
D) Negative
16 / 40The algebraic sum of oxidation numbers of all atoms in a polyatomic ion equals the:
A) \( 0 \)
B) Atomic number
C) Number of atoms
D) Charge on the ion
17 / 40A chemical substance that readily undergoes oxidation itself acts as a strong:
A) Reducing agent
B) Oxidizing agent
C) Catalyst
D) Buffer
18 / 40A chemical substance that readily undergoes reduction itself acts as an:
A) Reducing agent
B) Oxidizing agent
C) Initiator
D) Electrolyte
19 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Carbon (C) in
\( CO_2 \).
A) \( +2 \)
B) \( -4 \)
C) \( +4 \)
D) \( 0 \)
20 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Sulfur (S) in
\( H_2SO_4 \).
A) \( +4 \)
B) \( -2 \)
C) \( +2 \)
D) \( +6 \)
21 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Manganese (Mn) in
\( KMnO_4 \).
A) \( +7 \)
B) \( +6 \)
C) \( +5 \)
D) \( +4 \)
22 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Chromium (Cr) in
\( K_2Cr_2O_7 \).
A) \( +3 \)
B) \( +6 \)
C) \( +7 \)
D) \( +12 \)
23 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Phosphorus (P) in
\( H_3PO_4 \).
A) \( +3 \)
B) \( +4 \)
C) \( +5 \)
D) \( -3 \)
24 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Nitrogen (N) in
\( HNO_3 \).
A) \( +3 \)
B) \( -3 \)
C) \( +6 \)
D) \( +5 \)
25 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Chlorine (Cl) in
\( HClO_4 \).
A) \( +7 \)
B) \( +5 \)
C) \( +1 \)
D) \( -1 \)
26 / 40In the reaction \( Zn + Cu^{2+} \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + Cu \), the metal Zinc (Zn) is strictly:
A) Reduced
B) Oxidized
C) Unchanged
D) An oxidizing agent
27 / 40In the reaction \( Zn + Cu^{2+} \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + Cu \), the Copper ion \( (Cu^{2+}) \) is strictly:
A) Oxidized
B) A reducing agent
C) Reduced
D) Spectator ion
28 / 40A device that converts chemical energy of a spontaneous redox reaction into electrical energy is a:
A) Electrolytic cell
B) Resistor
C) Capacitor
D) Galvanic cell
29 / 40In any standard electrochemical cell, oxidation always takes place at the:
A) Anode
B) Cathode
C) Salt bridge
D) Electrolyte
30 / 40In any standard electrochemical cell, reduction always takes place at the:
A) Anode
B) Cathode
C) External wire
D) Voltmeter
31 / 40The primary function of a salt bridge in a Galvanic cell is to continuously maintain:
A) Heat flow
B) Magnetic field
C) Electrical neutrality
D) High pressure
32 / 40An increase in the exact oxidation number of an element in a reaction strictly indicates:
A) Reduction
B) Catalyst action
C) Neutralization
D) Oxidation
33 / 40A decrease in the exact oxidation number of an element in a reaction strictly indicates:
A) Reduction
B) Oxidation
C) Hydrolysis
D) Combustion
34 / 40Which of the following elements is considered the strongest oxidizing agent among halogens?
A) \( I_2 \)
B) \( F_2 \)
C) \( Cl_2 \)
D) \( Br_2 \)
35 / 40The highest possible maximum oxidation state exhibited by Osmium (Os) is:
A) \( +6 \)
B) \( +7 \)
C) \( +8 \)
D) \( +4 \)
36 / 40A chemical reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously is called a:
A) Acid-base reaction
B) Substitution reaction
C) Elimination reaction
D) Redox reaction
37 / 40What is the exact oxidation state of Sodium (Na) in
\( NaCl \)?
A) \( +1 \)
B) \( -1 \)
C) \( 0 \)
D) \( +2 \)
38 / 40The oxidation state of oxygen in Oxygen difluoride
\( (OF_2) \) is strictly:
A) \( -2 \)
B) \( +2 \)
C) \( -1 \)
D) \( +1 \)
39 / 40Calculate the exact oxidation number of Nitrogen (N) in
\( NO_2 \).
A) \( +2 \)
B) \( -4 \)
C) \( +4 \)
D) \( -2 \)
40 / 40In the permanganate ion
\( (MnO_4^-) \), the total net charge on the polyatomic ion is:
A) \( -2 \)
B) \( 0 \)
C) \( +7 \)
D) \( -1 \)
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