In-Class Reduction-Oxidation Problems
Dr. Angela King Fall 2006
1. determine the oxidation number of each element in the following compounds.
a3 -1
5
b. iodine trifluoride
+I +5-2
c. nitric acid
H MO3
rl - 1
e. hydrogen peroxide
rl -1
f. HCI
#20a
#
g. copper(ll) nitrate
cub92
2. For each of the following reactions:
a. State which atoms are reduced and which are oxidized.
b. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent (the entire ion/compound is the agent,
not just the atom that had an oxidation # change).