Identify each statement below as either oxidation or reduction. Each word will be used 3 times. Use the picture below to help you answer the questions.

Question

Column A
1.
Occurs when the oxidation number of an element decreases in chemical reaction.:
Occurs when the oxidation number of an element decreases in chemical reaction.
2.
Occurs when atoms gain electrons during bonding.:
-
Occurs when atoms gain electrons during bonding.
3.
Occurs when atoms lose electrons during bonding.:
Occurs when atoms lose electrons during bonding.
4.
Occurs when the oxidation number of an element increases in chemical reaction.:
Occurs when the oxidation number of an element increases in chemical reaction.
5.
2I- ----> I2 + 2e-

:
2I- ----> I2 + 2e-

6.
F + e- ----> F-

:
F + e- ----> F-

Column B
a.Oxidation
b.Reduction

Answer 1

Column A Column B
1. Occurs when the oxidation number of an element decreases in chemical reaction. b. Reduction
2. Occurs when atoms gain electrons during bonding. b. Reduction
3. Occurs when atoms lose electrons during bonding. a. Oxidation
4. Occurs when the oxidation number of an element increases in chemical reaction. a. Oxidation
5. 2I- ----> I2 + 2e- a. Oxidation
6. F + e- ----> F- b. Reduction