Red Ox Reaction Lab Report

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~ Introduction ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Reduction and Oxidation (RedOx) reactions are known to be one of the most confusing lessons in Consumer Chemistry. This involves balancing equations in different sets of chemical equation. But before this, you need to master the concepts of Polyatomic Ions and Oxidation Numbers of the elements because in Red-Ox, you will need these skills to get the Net Ionic Equation we are looking for. Learning this topic can be an easy one if you carefully analyze the equation given. Guidelines or steps will be given for a better comprehension. Step by step, it will be defined to easily follow it and master. This module will help you learn more easily and know the other things you need to know about RedOx. The main purpose o this mini module is to give clearer answer …show more content…

They occur as single and double replacement reactions. Single Replacement - A single replacement reaction "replaces" an element in the reactants with another element in the products.
Equation: A + BC  AB + CA Double Replacement - A double replacement reaction is similar to a single replacement reaction, but involves "replacing" two elements in the reactants with two in the products.
Equation: AB + CD  AD + CB Combustion – Combustion reactions always involve oxygen and organic fuels to release energy.
Equation:
C_(x ) H_y+O_2 →CO_2+H_2 O Disproportionation - In some Red-Ox reactions, substances can be both oxidized and reduced. One atom, molecule or element are present on both reactant and product side.
Equation: 2A → A' + A"

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Steps on How to Balance The Red-Ox Equation ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Example:
Mn-8O42+ + Io → I22+ + Mno How:
Step 1: Assign oxidation numbers.

Step 2: Determine the Reduction and Oxidation pair.

Mn-8O42+ + Io → I22+ + Mno

Step 3: Separate the Reduction and Oxidation

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