Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Redox

Redox — practice question

When silicon(IV) oxide is heated strongly, it reacts with carbon. $\text{SiO}_2 + 2\text{C} \rightarrow \text{Si} + 2\text{CO}$ Which term best describes the change to silicon(IV) oxide?

  • Athermal decomposition
  • Bneutralisation
  • Coxidation
  • Dreduction

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