Question

Which statements are true regarding redox reactions? (Note that in redox reactions, the molecule that "causes" another to gain or lose electrons is referred to as the agent.) Select all that apply.
A. Oxidizing agents accept electrons.
B. Reducing agents may accept H+ ions.
C. If a molecule accepts electrons, it has been reduced.
D. Redox reactions may involve the transfer of hydrogen ions (H+).
E. A molecule that has gained H atoms is said to be reduced.
F. Oxidizing agents may accept H+ ions.

Answer 1

Answer:A, C, D, E, F

Explanation:

A. True: Oxidizing agents are electron acceptors. They accept electrons and the get reduced. This means their oxidation number reduces

B. False: Reducing agents do not accept H+ ions. Reducing agents remove oxygen from another substance or give hydrogen to it.

C. True: oxidizing agents oxidizes other molecules but they accept electrons and get reduced themselves. If a molecule accepts electrons it has been reduced.

D True: Redox reactions MAY and may not involve the transfer of hydrogen ions depending on the reactants (H+). But redox in terms of acid and base means the donating and receiving of protons(H+)

E. True: A molecule that has gained H atoms is said to be reduced. Oxidizing agents are always the proton acceptor.

F. True: Oxidizing agents May and may not accept H+. In terms of acid and base oxidizing agents accept protons(H+)