Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the reaction between copper(II) sulfate (CuSO_4) and sodium sulfide (Na_2S)?
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Redox Reactions
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Which type of equation can represent the oxidation occurring in a redox reaction?
A
Balanced molecular equation
B
Net ionic equation
C
Spectator ion equation
D
Half-reaction equation
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that in redox reactions, oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously, involving the transfer of electrons.
Recognize that a balanced molecular equation shows all reactants and products but does not explicitly show electron transfer.
Know that a net ionic equation removes spectator ions but still does not explicitly show electrons involved in oxidation or reduction.
Learn that a half-reaction equation specifically represents either the oxidation or the reduction process, showing the species losing or gaining electrons.
Conclude that the half-reaction equation is the type of equation that can represent the oxidation occurring in a redox reaction because it explicitly includes the electrons lost or gained.
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