Redox
What is Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu.
Zinc is oxidized from 0 to +2 and copper is reduced from +2 to 0
What is the disproportionation of chlorine in base?
Cl₂ + 2OH⁻ → Cl⁻ + ClO⁻ + H₂O
What is a synthesis
Two things combine into one
What is 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
Hydrogen is oxidized from 0 to +1 and oxygen is reduced from 0 to -2
What is the reaction between permanganate and iron(II) in acid?
MnO₄⁻ + 5Fe²⁺ + 8H⁺ → Mn²⁺ + 5Fe³⁺ + 4H₂O
What is a decomposition
One thing breaks apart
What is Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂
Iron is reduced from +3 to 0 and Carbon is oxidized from +2 to +4
What is single replacement
One element replaces another
Hydrocarbon plus 02
What is Redox
Oxidation numbers change