Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 2: Applications of Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Self Check Quizzes

1
In a blast furnace, what substance reduces iron oxide to pure iron?

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A)carbon monoxide
B)limestone
C)carbon dioxide
D)coke
2
Large deposits of solid, elemental __________ are formed in redox reactions near the vents of some volcanoes.
A)chlorine
B)hydrogen
C)oxygen
D)sulfur
3
Most bleaches utilize reactions involving this chemical species.
A)OCl-
B)Cl2
C)NaOH
D)ClO3-
4
Luminol is used in a preliminary test for __________.
A)blood
B)clay
C)milk
D)saliva
5
Some organisms use redox reactions to produce light in a process known as __________.
A)bioluminescence
B)photosynthesis
C)respiration
D)photolysis
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