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Redox Reactions — Revision Notes
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Key Topics to Revise
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Classical Concept of Oxidation and Reduction
- Oxidation: Addition of oxygen/electronegative element OR removal of hydrogen/electropositive element
- Reduction: Removal of oxygen/electronegative element OR addition of hydrogen/electropositive element
- Example: 2Mg(s) + O₂(g) → 2MgO(s) (Oxidation of Mg)
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Oxidation Numbers and Rules
- Oxidation number = charge an atom appears to have in combined state
- Free elements have oxidation number = 0
- Monoatomic ions: oxidation number = ionic charge
3
Types of Redox Reactions
- Combination: A + B → AB (at least one element in free state)
- Decomposition: AB → A + B (at least one product in free state)
- Displacement: AB + C → AC + B (more reactive displaces less reactive)
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Balancing Redox Equations
- Two methods: Oxidation Number Method and Half-Reaction Method
- Oxidation Number Method: Balance atoms with changed oxidation states first
- Half-Reaction Method: Separate into oxidation and reduction half-reactions
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Key Concepts
OriginallyModern definitionOxidation number is the hypothetical charge1) CombinationTwo methods
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What topics are covered in Redox Reactions for BITSAT?
Redox Reactions is an important chapter in BITSAT Chemistry. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Classical Concept of Oxidation and Reduction, Oxidation Numbers and Rules, Types of Redox Reactions, Balancing Redox Equations.
How important is Redox Reactions for BITSAT?
Redox Reactions is a frequently tested chapter in BITSAT Chemistry. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 172 practice questions available for this chapter.
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