1.

Which processes occur during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride? I. II. III. A. B. C. D. I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III
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Sodium and chloride ions move through the electrolyte. Electrons move through the external circuit. Oxidation takes place at the anode.

2.

Consider the following reaction: H2SO3(aq) + Sn (aq) + H2O(l) Sn (aq) + HSO4 (aq) + 3H (aq) Which statement is correct? A. B. C. D. H2SO3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction. H2SO3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation. Sn is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation. Sn is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
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4+ 4+ 4+ 2+ +

3.

What process occurs at the cathode in a voltaic cell and at the anode in an electrolytic cell? Cathode of voltaic cell Oxidation Oxidation Reduction Reduction Anode of Electrolytic cell Reduction Oxidation Oxidation Reduction
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A. B. C. D.

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A particular voltaic cell is made from magnesium and iron half-cells. The overall equation for the reaction occurring in the cell is Mg(s) + Fe (aq) Mg (aq) + Fe(s) Which statement is correct when the cell produces electricity? A. B. C. D. Magnesium atoms lose electrons. The mass of the iron electrode decreases. Electrons flow from the iron half-cell to the magnesium half-cell. Negative ions flow through the salt bridge from the magnesium half-cell to the iron halfcell.
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2+ 2+

5.

What is the reducing agent in this reaction?

+ 2+ Cu(s) + 2 NO 3 (aq) + 4H (aq) Cu (aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

A. B. C. D.

Cu(s) NO 3 (aq) Cu (aq) H (aq)

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+ 2+

6.

In the electrolytic cell shown, at which electrode will chlorine form, and what is the process taking place there?

Electrode A. B. C. D. P Q P Q

Process reduction reduction oxidation oxidation

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7.

Which compound contains nitrogen with an oxidation number of +3? A. B. C. D. NH4Cl HNO3 N2O4 KNO2
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Magnesium is higher in the reactivity series than zinc. In the cell shown, in which direction do the electrons flow in wire X and which metal is oxidized?

Electron flow A. B. C. D. Zn to Mg Mg to Zn Zn to Mg Mg to Zn

Oxidized Zn Zn Mg Mg
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9.

Which are redox reactions? I. II. III. A. B. C. D. 2FeCl2 + Cl2 2FeCl3 Mg + 2HNO3 Mg(NO3)2 + H2 H2O + SO3 H2SO4

I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III
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10.

Which list represents the halogens in increasing order of oxidizing strength (weakest oxidizing agent first)? A. B. C. D. Cl2 I2 Br2 I2 Br2 Cl2 I2 Cl2 Br2 Cl2 Br2 I2
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

D
1]

B
[1]

C
[1]

A
[1]

A
[1]

D
[1]

D
[1]

D
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A B
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