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Form 5 Chemistry
Chapter 1
Redox Equillibrium
Form 5 Chemistry Redox Equilibrium
What is Redox ?
RED OX
REDUCTION OXIDATION
Method to determine Redox Reaction :
Agent
Oxidising Agent Reducing Agent
X undergoes Oxidation. X is Oxidised. X is Reducing Agent
Y undergoes Reduction. Y is Reduced. Y is Oxidising Agent
Oxygen Method :
Mg + CuO MgO + Cu
1st Step !
Choose an element from LHS and its partner at RHS.
2nd Step !
Form 5 Chemistry Redox Equilibrium
List out the element.
LHS : Mg
RHS : MgO
3rd Step !
What happens at LHS and RHS ?
Mg MgO
No Oxygen One Oxygen (Gain Oxygen)
Mg become MgO.
Mg gain Oxygen.
Mg undergoes Oxidation.
Mg is oxidised.
Mg is a Reducing Agent.
Oxygen Method :
Mg + CuO MgO + Cu
1st Step !
Choose an element from LHS and its partner at RHS.
2nd Step !
List out the element.
LHS : CuO
RHS : Cu
3rd Step !
What happens at LHS and RHS ?
CuO Cu
One Oxygen No Oxygen (Loss Oxygen)
CuO become Cu.
Cu loss Oxygen.
Cu undergoes Reduction.
Form 5 Chemistry Redox Equilibrium
Cu is reduced.
Cu is an Oxidising Agent.
C + CO2 2CO
C CO (Gain an oxygen)
It is a oxidation and Reducing Agent.
C + CO2 2CO
CO2 CO (Loss an oxygen)
It is a Reduction and Oxidising Agent.
Example :
2 Zn + O2 2 ZnO
Zn ZnO
(Gain an oxygen)
It is a oxidation and Reducing Agent.
O2 ZnO
(Loss an oxygen)
It is a Reduction and Oxidising Agent.
Hydrogen Method
S Loss Hydrogen Oxidising Agent Cl2 to HCl , Gain Hydrogen Reducing Agent
Redox reaction ? Yes
NH3 N2
Loss H Oxidation , Reducing Agent
Form 5 Chemistry Redox Equilibrium
CuO Cu
Loss O Reduction , Oxidising Agent
1) Element = 0 Mg , Ca , Cu , Ag , Pb , O2 , H2