Chapter 3 Redox Reaction (Revision)

1. Diagram 1 shows the set- up of apparatus to investigate the reaction between potassium iodide solution and
chlorine water through the transfer of electrons at a distance. (SBP 2007)

Diagram 1

(a) What is the function of dilute sulphuric acid?

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(b) On the diagram 3, draw the direction of the flow of electrons.

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(c) (i) What is the colour change in the solution around electrode P?
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(ii) Describe a chemical test to determine the product formed in the solution at electrode P.
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(d) What is the substance that is being oxidised in the experiment? Explain why.
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(e) Write a half equation for the reaction that occurs at electrode Q.
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(f) Suggest another reagent that can replace chlorine water.
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(g) What is the change in oxidation number of chlorine in the reaction?
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2. Iron is metal that rust easily. (SPM 2007)
(a) (i) State the condition for the rusting of iron. (1 mark)
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(ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show the conditions for the rusting of iron involve the ionisation of iron and the
flow of electrons. (3 marks)

(b) (i) Describe the reactions that take place at the edge of water droplet (positive terminal) during the rusting of
iron after the Fe2+ and OH- ions are formed. (3 marks)
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(ii) State the change in the oxidation number of iron in 2 (b) (i). (1 mark)
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(c) Diagram 2 shows the use of zinc plates on an iron ship to prevent rusting.

Diagram 2

(i) Explain how zinc plates protect the iron ship from rusting. (2 marks)
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(ii) Write the half equation for the reaction in 2 (c) (i). (1 mark)
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3. Table 3 shows the description and observation for two experiments, I and II. (SPM 2005)
Experiment

Description

Observation

Electrolysis of 1 mol dm-3 sodium sulphate solution using

Gas bubbles are released at the

carbon electrodes

anode and cathode

Combustion of 1.2 g of magnesium powder in excess

Glaring white flame is seen and

oxygen

white powder is formed

II

(a) Based on Experiment I:

i.

Draw the setup of the apparatus to carry out this experiment. In your diagram show how the products
at the anode and cathode are collected. (3 marks)

ii.

State how you would verify that the gas released at the cathode is hydrogen. (1 mark)
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iii.

Explain how hydrogen gas is produced at the cathode. (3 marks)

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(b) Based on Experiment II:

i.

The white powder formed is magnesium oxide. Write the formula for magnesium oxide. (1 mark)
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ii.

Write the chemical equation for the reaction that takes places. (1 mark)
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iii.

State the oxidation number for each of the elements in magnesium oxide. (1 mark)
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4. Diagram 4 shows the set-up of apparatus to investigate the reactions that take place in test tubes P and Q.
(MRSM 2005)

Bromine
water

Copper(II)
sulphate solution

Ferum(II) sulphate
solution

Magnesium
ribbon
Test tube P

Test tube Q

Diagram 4
(a)

State the observation for the reaction (2 marks)

(i)

In test tube P.

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(ii)

In test tube Q.

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(b)

Write the ionic equation for the reaction in (a)(i). (1 mark)

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(c )

State what is meant by oxidising agent in terms of electron transfer. (1 mark)

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(d )

Referring to the reaction that takes place in test tube P.

(i)

What is the change in the oxidation number of magnesium? (1 mark)

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(ii)

Name the oxidizing agent. (1 mark)

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(e)

Referring to the reaction that takes place in test tube Q,

(i)

State the type of reaction that occurs. (1 mark)

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(ii)

State the oxidation number of bromine in bromine water. (1 mark)

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(iii)

What is the function of bromine water? (1 mark)

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(iv)

Name another reagent that can replace bromine water. (1 mark)

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5. Redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons and the changing of number of oxidation of substance. (SBP
2006)
(a) What is mean by the oxidation and reduction based on electrons transfer? (2 marks)
(b) Neutralisation reaction is not redox reactions
By choose one example of neutralisation, prove the statement above based on the changing of oxidation
number. (4 marks)
(c) Based on redox reaction, the iron (II) ion can change to iron (III) ion.
By using suitable substance, describe the experiment on how the changing above can be done. In your
explanation, include the observation, ionic equation, redox reaction involve and state how you confirm the
product produce. (14 marks)
6. (a)The following are the formulae of two compounds
Al 2O3

Cu2 O3

(i)

Based on the two formulae, state the oxidation number for aluminium and copper. (2 marks)

(ii)

Name both the compounds based on the IUPAC nomenclature system. (2 marks)

(iii)

Explain the difference between the names of the two compounds based on the IUPAC nomenclature
system. ( 2 marks)

(b)

Diagram 2 shows the set up of the apparatus for an experiment to investigate electron transfer through a
solution.

Graphite electrode (negative

terminal)

GraGraphite electrode(positive terminal)

Elektrod grafit(Terminal negatif)

Iron (II) sulfat,FeSO4

AciAcidic potassium manganate(VII)solution ,KMnO4

Diagram 2
(i)

Name the oxidation agent in the experiment. (1 mark)

(ii)

Write the half equations for the reactions that occur at the negative and positive terminals. (5 marks)

(iii)

Based on your answer in 5b(ii), describe the oxidation and reduction processes in terms of the electron
transfer that occurs at the negative and positive terminals .State also the changes that can be observed
after 10 minutes . (8 marks)

7. Aluminium is placed above zinc in the electrochemical series. (SPM 2005)

Aluminium and zinc can be used to build a chemical cell, using suitable apparatus and the following chemicals;

Aluminium sulphate solution

Zink sulphate solution
Sulphuric acid solution
Describe how you would build this chemical cell.
Include a labeled diagram in your answer.
On your diagram, mark the direction of electron flow, the positive terminal and the negative terminal (10 marks)