AP Chemistry 4.9 Oxidation Reduction Redox Reactions Questions

Practice AP Chemistry Unit 4.9 questions on constructing oxidation half-reactions and combining them into balanced net ionic redox equations with conserved atoms and charge.

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4.9.A—Represent a balanced redox reaction equation using half-reactions

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A scientist constructs a galvanic cell as shown in the diagram. As the cell operates, the $\mathrm{Zn}(s)$ electrode increases in mass and the $\mathrm{Al}(s)$ electrode decreases in mass. A data table with the standard reduction potentials for the substances follows the diagram.

(a)

Write the half-reaction for the oxidation that occurs at the anode.

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A For the correct equation (state symbols not required):

Point 01

$\mathrm{Al}(s) \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{3+}(a q)+3 e^{-}$

(b)

Write the balanced net ionic equation for the overall reaction that occurs in the galvanic cell.

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B For the correct balanced net ionic equation (state symbols not required):

Point 02

$2 \mathrm{Al}(s)+3 \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(a q) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Al}^{3+}(a q)+3 \mathrm{Zn}(s)$

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