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Redox — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

C6.3· 67 questions · 67 marks · 80 min · 2007–2025· Multiple choice

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Question 1: Neon and nitrogen are gaseous non-metals.

Which of these elements can be oxidised?

neon nitrogen
A v v
B v x
Cc x v
D x xQuestion 2: How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? A as an anode B as a cathode C as an oxidising agent D as a reducing a…Question 3: Testing for which ion in solution involves reduction of the ion? A ammonium B chloride C nitrate D sulphateQuestion 4: The equation for the extraction of a metal from its oxide can be written as shown.
metal oxide + carbon — metal + carbon dioxide

Which sta…Question 5: Why is carbon used to extract some metals from their oxide ores? A It oxidises the ore by removing oxygen. B It prevents the oxygen of the …1 / 17
Question 6: How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? A as an anode B as a cathode C as an oxidising agent D as a reducing a…Question 7: How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? A as an anode B as a cathode C as an oxidising agent D as a reducing a…Question 8: The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore …2 / 17
Question 9: The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore …Question 10: The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore …Question 11: Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water.

Which terms describe this reaction?

combustion oxidation
A v v
B v x
Cc x v
D x x3 / 17
Question 12: Copper is obtained from copper oxide by heating with non-metal X. copper oxide and non-metal X crucible heat Which shows the identity of no…Question 13: Which substance is reduced during the following reaction? A B C D lead(II) oxide   +   hydrogen   →   lead   +   waterQuestion 14: Which substance is reduced during the following reaction? A B C D lead(II) oxide   +   hydrogen   →   lead   +   waterQuestion 15: A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. carbon and metal oxide heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term descri…4 / 17
Question 16: A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. carbon and metal oxide heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term descri…Question 17: A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. carbon and metal oxide heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term descri…5 / 17
Question 18: When iron is heated with steam a black solid is formed. iron filings steam heat The equation for the reaction is shown: 3Fe  +  4H2O  →  Fe…Question 19: Iron is produced in the blast furnace. One of the reactions involved is shown below: Fe2O3  +  3CO  →  2Fe  +  3CO2 Which statement is corr…Question 20: When iron is heated with steam a black solid is formed. iron filings steam heat The equation for the reaction is shown: 3Fe  +  4H2O  →  Fe…6 / 17
Question 21: Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water.

Which words describe this reaction?

combustion oxidation
A v v
B v x
Cc x v
D x x

k…Question 22: Pure iron can be extracted from iron oxide using carbon monoxide. The equation for the reaction is iron oxide + carbon monoxide → iron + ca…Question 23: Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water.

Which words describe this reaction?

combustion oxidation
A v v
B v x
Cc x v
D x x

k…Question 24: Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water.

Which words describe this reaction?

combustion oxidation
A v v
B v x
Cc x v
D x x

k…7 / 17
Question 25: When petrol burns in a car engine carbon monoxide, CO, and nitrogen monoxide, NO, are produced. The gases produced are passed through a cat…Question 26: Copper is extracted in process X by heating copper oxide with substance Y. What is process X and what is substance Y? process X substance Y…Question 27: Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? A The products of the reaction are gaseous. B The products of the react…Question 28: Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon  +  copper oxide  →  copper  +  carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid  +  potassium …8 / 17
Question 29: Aluminium reacts with iron(III) oxide, forming iron. The equation for this reaction is shown. aluminium  +  iron(III) oxide  →  iron  +  al…Question 30: In which word equation is the underlined substance being oxidised? A carbon dioxide  +  carbon  →  carbon monoxide B carbon monoxide  +  ir…Question 31: In which change is the oxide of phosphorus, P2O3, reduced? P4 A D B P4O10 P2O3 P4O6 C P2O5Question 32: In which reaction do both oxidation and reduction occur? A copper chloride  +  sodium hydroxide  →  copper hydroxide  +  sodium chloride B …Question 33: Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate  →  calcium oxide  +  carbon dioxide B copper oxide  +  carbon  →…9 / 17
Question 34: Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A calcium carbonate  →  calcium oxide  +  carbon dioxide B calcium oxide  +  hydrochloric …Question 35: Iron oxide reacts with carbon monoxide. The word equation is iron oxide  +  carbon monoxide  →  iron  +  carbon dioxide Which statement des…Question 36: In which reaction is zinc being oxidised? 1 2Zn  +  O2  →   2ZnO 2 ZnO  +  Mg  →  Zn  +  MgO 3 Zn  +  CuO  →  ZnO  +  Cu A 1 and 2 only B 1…Question 37: In which reaction is zinc being oxidised? 1 2Zn  +  O2  →   2ZnO 2 ZnO  +  Mg  →  Zn  +  MgO 3 Zn  +  CuO  →  ZnO  +  Cu A 1 and 2 only B 1…Question 38: Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? A Iron gains oxygen. B Iron is a transition metal. C Iron is ver…Question 39: Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate  →  calcium oxide  +  carbon dioxide B copper oxide  +  carbon  →…10 / 17
Question 40: Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate  →  calcium oxide  +  carbon dioxide B copper oxide  +  carbon  →…Question 41: Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate  →  calcium oxide  +  carbon dioxide B copper oxide  +  carbon  →…Question 42: Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon  +  copper oxide    copper  +  carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid  +  potassium …Question 43: Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon  +  copper oxide    copper  +  carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid  +  potassium …Question 44: Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon  +  copper oxide    copper  +  carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid  +  potassium …Question 45: In which word equation is the underlined substance being oxidised? A carbon dioxide  +  carbon    carbon monoxide B carbon monoxide  +  ir…11 / 17
Question 46: The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown.

2NO + 2CO + 2CO, + No

Which row about this reaction is c…Question 47: The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown.

2NO + 2CO + 2CO, + No

Which row about this reaction is c…Question 48: The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown.

2NO + 2CO + 2CO, + No

Which row about this reaction is c…Question 49: Which reaction is not a redox reaction? A iron oxide  +  carbon    iron  +  carbon dioxide B silver nitrate  +  sodium chloride    silver…12 / 17
Question 50: The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore …Question 51: The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore …13 / 17
Question 52: The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore …Question 53: Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A calcium carbonate  calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B calcium oxide + hydrochloric acid …Question 54: Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? A The products of the reaction are gaseous. B The products of the react…Question 55: Iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace. One of the reactions involved is shown. Fe2O3  +  3CO    2Fe  +  3CO2 Which statement…14 / 17
Question 56: Iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace. One of the reactions involved is shown. Fe2O3  +  3CO  →  2Fe  +  3CO2 Which statement…Question 57: When petrol burns in a car engine, carbon monoxide, CO, and nitrogen monoxide, NO, are produced. These gases pass through a catalytic conve…Question 58: To extract a metal from its ore, a metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. metal oxide and carbon heat limewater The limewate…15 / 17
Question 59: In which change is the oxide of phosphorus, P2O3, reduced? P4 A D B P4O10 P2O3 P4O6 C P2O5Question 60: Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? A Iron gains oxygen. B Iron is a transition element. C Iron is v…Question 61: Which reactions involve oxidation? 1 C  +  O2    CO2 2 2NaOH  +  H2SO4    Na2SO4  +  2H2O 3 2Mg  +  O2    2MgO 4 CaCO3    CaO  +  CO2 A…Question 62: The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is shown. 2Fe2O3  +  3C    4Fe  +  3CO2 Which statement about thi…Question 63: The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is shown. 2Fe2O3  +  3C    4Fe  +  3CO2 Which statement about thi…16 / 17
Question 64: Which statement about oxidation is correct? A It occurs when an element or compound chemically combines with oxygen. B It occurs when an el…Question 65: Which equation shows the oxidation of a metal? A CuO  +  H2    Cu  +  H2O B CuO  +  Zn    Cu  +  ZnO C Fe2O3  +  3CO    2Fe  +  3CO2 D 2…Question 66: The equation for the reaction between copper(II) oxide and carbon is shown. 2CuO  +  C    2Cu  +  CO2 Which substance is oxidised in this …Question 67: The equation for the reaction between copper(II) oxide and carbon is shown. 2CuO  +  C    2Cu  +  CO2 Which substance is oxidised in this …17 / 17

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Q1 · Neon and nitrogen are gaseous non-metals 0654/11 May/June 2007

20 Neon and nitrogen are gaseous non-metals. Which of these elements can be oxidised? neon nitrogen A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q2 · How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? 0654/11 May/June 2008

20 How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? A as an anode B as a cathode C as an oxidising agent D as a reducing agent

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q3 · Testing for which ion in solution involves reduction of the ion? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008

24 Testing for which ion in solution involves reduction of the ion? A ammonium B chloride C nitrate D sulphate

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q4 · The equation for the extraction of a metal from its oxide can be written as shown 0654/11 May/June 2009

18 The equation for the extraction of a metal from its oxide can be written as shown. metal oxide + carbon — metal + carbon dioxide Which statements about this reaction are correct? the metal oxide the carbon is reduced is oxidised A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q5 · Why is carbon used to extract some metals from their oxide ores? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009

18 Why is carbon used to extract some metals from their oxide ores? A It oxidises the ore by removing oxygen. B It prevents the oxygen of the air reacting with the ore. C It reacts with impurities in the ore. D It reduces the ore by removing oxygen.

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q6 · How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? 0654/11 May/June 2011

19 How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? A as an anode B as a cathode C as an oxidising agent D as a reducing agent

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Answer: D

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Q7 · How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? 0654/13 May/June 2011

20 How is carbon (coke) used in the extraction of iron from iron oxide? A as an anode B as a cathode C as an oxidising agent D as a reducing agent

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q8 · The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011

19 The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore in this reaction? A It burns. B It decomposes. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q9 · The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011

18 The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore in this reaction? A It burns. B It decomposes. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q10 · The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011

20 The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore in this reaction? A It burns. B It decomposes. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.

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Answer: D

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Q11 · Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water 0654/11 May/June 2012

18 Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water. Which terms describe this reaction? combustion oxidation A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: A

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Q12 · Copper is obtained from copper oxide by heating with non-metal X 0654/11 May/June 2012

23 Copper is obtained from copper oxide by heating with non-metal X. copper oxide and non-metal X crucible heat Which shows the identity of non-metal X and the type of reaction non-metal X undergoes? identity of X type of reaction A carbon oxidation B carbon reduction C oxygen oxidation D oxygen reduction

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Answer: A

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Q13 · Which substance is reduced during the following reaction? 0654/12 May/June 2012

18 Which substance is reduced during the following reaction? A B C D lead(II) oxide + hydrogen → lead + water

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Answer: A

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Q14 · Which substance is reduced during the following reaction? 0654/13 May/June 2012

18 Which substance is reduced during the following reaction? A B C D lead(II) oxide + hydrogen → lead + water

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Answer: A

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Q15 · A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown 0654/11 May/June 2013

23 A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. carbon and metal oxide heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term describes what happens to the metal oxide? A combustion B neutralisation C oxidation D reduction

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Answer: D

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Q16 · A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown 0654/12 May/June 2013

23 A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. carbon and metal oxide heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term describes what happens to the metal oxide? A combustion B neutralisation C oxidation D reduction

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Answer: D

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Q17 · A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown 0654/13 May/June 2013

22 A metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. carbon and metal oxide heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term describes what happens to the metal oxide? A combustion B neutralisation C oxidation D reduction

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Answer: D

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Q18 · When iron is heated with steam a black solid is formed 0654/11 May/June 2014

21 When iron is heated with steam a black solid is formed. iron filings steam heat The equation for the reaction is shown: 3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2 Which statement is correct for this reaction? A Iron has been oxidised because it has gained oxygen. B Iron has been reduced because it removed oxygen from water. C Iron oxide has been reduced because it contains oxygen. D Water has been oxidised because it contains oxygen.

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Answer: A

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Q19 · Iron is produced in the blast furnace 0654/12 May/June 2014

21 Iron is produced in the blast furnace. One of the reactions involved is shown below: Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which statement is correct? A Iron(III) oxide and carbon monoxide are both oxidised. B Iron(III) oxide and carbon monoxide are both reduced. C Iron(III) oxide is oxidised and carbon monoxide is reduced. D Iron(III) oxide is reduced and carbon monoxide is oxidised.

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Answer: D

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Q20 · When iron is heated with steam a black solid is formed 0654/13 May/June 2014

22 When iron is heated with steam a black solid is formed. iron filings steam heat The equation for the reaction is shown: 3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2 Which statement is correct for this reaction? A Iron has been oxidised because it has gained oxygen. B Iron has been reduced because it removed oxygen from water. C Iron oxide has been reduced because it contains oxygen. D Water has been oxidised because it contains oxygen.

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Answer: A

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Q21 · Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water 0654/11 May/June 2015

19 Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water. Which words describe this reaction? combustion oxidation A v v B v x Cc x v D x x key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: A

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Q22 · Pure iron can be extracted from iron oxide using carbon monoxide 0654/12 May/June 2015

18 Pure iron can be extracted from iron oxide using carbon monoxide. The equation for the reaction is iron oxide + carbon monoxide → iron + carbon dioxide Which row shows what happens to the iron oxide and carbon monoxide? carbon iron oxide monoxide A oxidised oxidised B oxidised reduced C reduced oxidised D reduced reduced

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Answer: C

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Q23 · Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water 0654/12 May/June 2015

19 Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water. Which words describe this reaction? combustion oxidation A v v B v x Cc x v D x x key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: A

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Q24 · Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water 0654/13 May/June 2015

19 Hydrogen and oxygen react explosively to form water. Which words describe this reaction? combustion oxidation A v v B v x Cc x v D x x key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: A

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Q25 · When petrol burns in a car engine carbon monoxide, CO, and nitrogen monoxide, NO, are… 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015

21 When petrol burns in a car engine carbon monoxide, CO, and nitrogen monoxide, NO, are produced. The gases produced are passed through a catalytic converter. In the catalytic converter, the carbon monoxide reacts with nitrogen monoxide. The equation for the reaction is carbon monoxide + nitrogen monoxide → nitrogen gas + carbon dioxide Which statement is not correct? A Carbon monoxide is oxidised in the catalytic converter. B Carbon monoxide is produced by the complete combustion of petrol. C Nitrogen from the air is oxidised in the car engine. D Nitrogen monoxide is reduced in the catalytic converter.

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Answer: B

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Q26 · Copper is extracted in process X by heating copper oxide with substance Y 0654/11 May/June 2016

24 Copper is extracted in process X by heating copper oxide with substance Y. What is process X and what is substance Y? process X substance Y A oxidation carbon B oxidation limestone C reduction carbon D reduction limestone

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Answer: C

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Q27 · Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? 0654/12 May/June 2016

18 Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? A The products of the reaction are gaseous. B The products of the reaction are water and carbon dioxide. C The reaction is exothermic. D The total number of oxygen atoms has increased during the reaction.

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Answer: B

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Q28 · Which word equation represents a redox reaction? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016

17 Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon + copper oxide → copper + carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid + potassium hydroxide → potassium chloride + water C magnesium carbonate → magnesium oxide + carbon dioxide D sodium sulfate + barium nitrate → barium sulfate + sodium nitrate

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Answer: A

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Q29 · Aluminium reacts with iron(III) oxide, forming iron 0654/11 May/June 2017

19 Aluminium reacts with iron(III) oxide, forming iron. The equation for this reaction is shown. aluminium + iron(III) oxide → iron + aluminium oxide Which statement explains why this is a redox reaction? A Aluminium gains oxygen and iron loses oxygen. B Aluminium is reduced and iron(III) oxide is oxidised. C Aluminium oxide is oxidised and iron is reduced. D Iron gains oxygen and aluminium loses oxygen.

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Answer: A

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Q30 · In which word equation is the underlined substance being oxidised? 0654/13 May/June 2017

19 In which word equation is the underlined substance being oxidised? A carbon dioxide + carbon → carbon monoxide B carbon monoxide + iron oxide → carbon dioxide + iron C copper oxide + magnesium → magnesium oxide + copper D magnesium oxide + hydrochloric acid → magnesium chloride + water

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Answer: B

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Q31 · In which change is the oxide of phosphorus, P2O3, reduced? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2017

21 In which change is the oxide of phosphorus, P2O3, reduced? P4 A D B P4O10 P2O3 P4O6 C P2O5

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Answer: A

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Q32 · In which reaction do both oxidation and reduction occur? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2017

21 In which reaction do both oxidation and reduction occur? A copper chloride + sodium hydroxide → copper hydroxide + sodium chloride B hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium chloride + water C iron oxide + carbon → iron + carbon dioxide D silver nitrate + potassium chloride → silver chloride + potassium nitrate

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Answer: C

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Q33 · Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2017

21 Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B copper oxide + carbon → copper + carbon dioxide C silver nitrate + potassium chloride → silver chloride + potassium nitrate D sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium sulfate + water

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Answer: B

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Q34 · Which word equation represents a redox reaction? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2018

20 Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B calcium oxide + hydrochloric acid → calcium chloride + water C copper oxide + carbon → copper + carbon dioxide D sodium oxide + water → sodium hydroxide

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Answer: C

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Q35 · Iron oxide reacts with carbon monoxide 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018

20 Iron oxide reacts with carbon monoxide. The word equation is iron oxide + carbon monoxide → iron + carbon dioxide Which statement describes what happens to the iron oxide? A It is oxidised because it gains oxygen. B It is oxidised because it loses oxygen. C It is reduced because it gains oxygen. D It is reduced because it loses oxygen.

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Answer: D

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Q36 · In which reaction is zinc being oxidised? 0654/12 May/June 2019

19 In which reaction is zinc being oxidised? 1 2Zn + O2 → 2ZnO 2 ZnO + Mg → Zn + MgO 3 Zn + CuO → ZnO + Cu A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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Q37 · In which reaction is zinc being oxidised? 0654/13 May/June 2019

19 In which reaction is zinc being oxidised? 1 2Zn + O2 → 2ZnO 2 ZnO + Mg → Zn + MgO 3 Zn + CuO → ZnO + Cu A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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Q38 · Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

19 Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? A Iron gains oxygen. B Iron is a transition metal. C Iron is very reactive. D Iron loses oxygen.

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Answer: A

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Q39 · Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? 0654/11 May/June 2020

19 Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B copper oxide + carbon → copper + carbon dioxide C silver nitrate + potassium chloride → silver chloride + potassium nitrate D sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium sulfate + water

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Answer: B

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Q40 · Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? 0654/12 May/June 2020

19 Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B copper oxide + carbon → copper + carbon dioxide C silver nitrate + potassium chloride → silver chloride + potassium nitrate D sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium sulfate + water

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Answer: B

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Q41 · Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? 0654/13 May/June 2020

18 Which reaction involves both oxidation and reduction? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B copper oxide + carbon → copper + carbon dioxide C silver nitrate + potassium chloride → silver chloride + potassium nitrate D sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium sulfate + water

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Answer: B

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Q42 · Which word equation represents a redox reaction? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2020

19 Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon + copper oxide  copper + carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid + potassium hydroxide  potassium chloride + water C magnesium carbonate  magnesium oxide + carbon dioxide D sodium sulfate + barium nitrate  barium sulfate + sodium nitrate

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Answer: A

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Q43 · Which word equation represents a redox reaction? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020

19 Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon + copper oxide  copper + carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid + potassium hydroxide  potassium chloride + water C magnesium carbonate  magnesium oxide + carbon dioxide D sodium sulfate + barium nitrate  barium sulfate + sodium nitrate

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Answer: A

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Q44 · Which word equation represents a redox reaction? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020

20 Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A carbon + copper oxide  copper + carbon dioxide B hydrochloric acid + potassium hydroxide  potassium chloride + water C magnesium carbonate  magnesium oxide + carbon dioxide D sodium sulfate + barium nitrate  barium sulfate + sodium nitrate

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Answer: A

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Q45 · In which word equation is the underlined substance being oxidised? 0654/12 Feb/March 2021

19 In which word equation is the underlined substance being oxidised? A carbon dioxide + carbon  carbon monoxide B carbon monoxide + iron oxide  carbon dioxide + iron C copper oxide + magnesium  magnesium oxide + copper D magnesium oxide + hydrochloric acid  magnesium chloride + water

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Answer: B

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Q46 · The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown 0654/11 May/June 2021

18 The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown. 2NO + 2CO + 2CO, + No Which row about this reaction is correct? 0 0O WwW D> oxidation ~ « reduction «x \ x key J/ = occurs X = does not occur

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Q47 · The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown 0654/12 May/June 2021

18 The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown. 2NO + 2CO + 2CO, + No Which row about this reaction is correct? 0 0O WwW > oxidation ~ «4 reduction <x \ x key J/ = occurs X = does not occur

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Answer: A

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Q48 · The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown 0654/13 May/June 2021

18 The catalytic converter in the exhaust of a car brings about the reaction shown. 2NO + 2CO + 2CO, + No Which row about this reaction is correct? 0 0O WwW > oxidation ~ «4 reduction <x \ x key J/ = occurs X = does not occur

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Answer: A

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Q49 · Which reaction is not a redox reaction? 0654/12 Feb/March 2022

18 Which reaction is not a redox reaction? A iron oxide + carbon  iron + carbon dioxide B silver nitrate + sodium chloride  silver chloride + sodium nitrate C copper oxide + hydrogen  copper + water D magnesium + oxygen  magnesium oxide

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Answer: B

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Q50 · The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon 0654/11 May/June 2022

24 The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore in this reaction? A It burns. B It decomposes. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.

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Answer: D

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Q51 · The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon 0654/12 May/June 2022

24 The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore in this reaction? A It burns. B It decomposes. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.

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Answer: D

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Q52 · The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon 0654/13 May/June 2022

24 The diagram shows a metal being extracted from its powdered ore using carbon. a mixture of carbon and powdered ore What happens to the ore in this reaction? A It burns. B It decomposes. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.

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Answer: D

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Q53 · Which word equation represents a redox reaction? 0654/12 Feb/March 2023

20 Which word equation represents a redox reaction? A calcium carbonate  calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B calcium oxide + hydrochloric acid  calcium chloride + water C copper oxide + carbon  copper + carbon dioxide D sodium oxide + water  sodium hydroxide

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Answer: C

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Q54 · Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? 0654/11 May/June 2023

20 Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? A The products of the reaction are gaseous. B The products of the reaction are water and carbon dioxide. C The reaction is exothermic. D The total number of oxygen atoms has increased during the reaction.

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Answer: B

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Q55 · Iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace 0654/12 May/June 2023

20 Iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace. One of the reactions involved is shown. Fe2O3 + 3CO  2Fe + 3CO2 Which statement is correct? A Iron(III) oxide and carbon monoxide are both oxidised. B Iron(III) oxide and carbon monoxide are both reduced. C Iron(III) oxide is oxidised and carbon monoxide is reduced. D Iron(III) oxide is reduced and carbon monoxide is oxidised.

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Answer: D

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Q56 · Iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace 0654/13 May/June 2023

20 Iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace. One of the reactions involved is shown. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which statement is correct? A Iron(III) oxide and carbon monoxide are both oxidised. B Iron(III) oxide and carbon monoxide are both reduced. C Iron(III) oxide is oxidised and carbon monoxide is reduced. D Iron(III) oxide is reduced and carbon monoxide is oxidised.

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Answer: D

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Q57 · When petrol burns in a car engine, carbon monoxide, CO, and nitrogen monoxide, NO, are… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023

19 When petrol burns in a car engine, carbon monoxide, CO, and nitrogen monoxide, NO, are produced. These gases pass through a catalytic converter where carbon monoxide reacts with nitrogen monoxide. The equation for the reaction is shown. carbon monoxide + nitrogen monoxide  nitrogen + carbon dioxide Which statement is not correct? A Carbon monoxide is oxidised in the catalytic converter. B Carbon monoxide is produced by the complete combustion of petrol. C Nitrogen from the air is oxidised in the car engine. D Nitrogen monoxide is reduced in the catalytic converter.

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Answer: B

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Q58 · To extract a metal from its ore, a metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023

18 To extract a metal from its ore, a metal oxide is mixed with carbon and heated as shown. metal oxide and carbon heat limewater The limewater turns cloudy. Which term describes what happens to the metal oxide? A combustion B neutralisation C oxidation D reduction

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Answer: D

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Q59 · In which change is the oxide of phosphorus, P2O3, reduced? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2023

19 In which change is the oxide of phosphorus, P2O3, reduced? P4 A D B P4O10 P2O3 P4O6 C P2O5

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Answer: A

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Q60 · Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? 0654/12 Feb/March 2024

20 Which statement explains why the rusting of iron is an oxidation reaction? A Iron gains oxygen. B Iron is a transition element. C Iron is very reactive. D Iron loses oxygen.

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Answer: A

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Q61 · Which reactions involve oxidation? 0654/11 May/June 2024

21 Which reactions involve oxidation? 1 C + O2  CO2 2 2NaOH + H2SO4  Na2SO4 + 2H2O 3 2Mg + O2  2MgO 4 CaCO3  CaO + CO2 A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Answer: A

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Q62 · The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is shown 0654/12 May/June 2024

19 The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is shown. 2Fe2O3 + 3C  4Fe + 3CO2 Which statement about this reaction is correct? A C is oxidised. B CO2 is reduced. C Fe is oxidised. D Fe2O3 is oxidised.

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Answer: A

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Q63 · The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is shown 0654/13 May/June 2024

19 The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is shown. 2Fe2O3 + 3C  4Fe + 3CO2 Which statement about this reaction is correct? A C is oxidised. B CO2 is reduced. C Fe is oxidised. D Fe2O3 is oxidised.

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Answer: A

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Q64 · Which statement about oxidation is correct? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2024

21 Which statement about oxidation is correct? A It occurs when an element or compound chemically combines with oxygen. B It occurs when an element or compound forms a mixture with oxygen. C It occurs when an element or compound is separated from a mixture with oxygen. D It occurs when a compound loses oxygen.

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Answer: A

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Q65 · Which equation shows the oxidation of a metal? 0654/11 May/June 2025

22 Which equation shows the oxidation of a metal? A CuO + H2  Cu + H2O B CuO + Zn  Cu + ZnO C Fe2O3 + 3CO  2Fe + 3CO2 D 2ZnO + C  2Zn + CO2

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Answer: B

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Q66 · The equation for the reaction between copper(II) oxide and carbon is shown 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025

21 The equation for the reaction between copper(II) oxide and carbon is shown. 2CuO + C  2Cu + CO2 Which substance is oxidised in this reaction? A C B CO2 C Cu D CuO

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Answer: A

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Q67 · The equation for the reaction between copper(II) oxide and carbon is shown 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025

21 The equation for the reaction between copper(II) oxide and carbon is shown. 2CuO + C  2Cu + CO2 Which substance is oxidised in this reaction? A C B CO2 C Cu D CuO

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