iron

• to form a reaction

  1. air

  2. water

  3. steam
• Redox, rusting and iron
• Redox reaction


  One in which oxidation and reduction occur
• Ways to define oxidation and reduction

  • Loss of oxygen
  • Gain of oxygen
  • Loss of hydrogen
  • Gain of hydrogen
  • Loss of electrons
  • Gain of electrons
• Reduction is the reverse of oxidation
• Redox reactions can be simply described as oxidation or reduction in terms of the change in the oxygen or hydrogen content
• Other reactions can only be described in terms of electrons lost or gained
• Displacement reactions involve the transfer of electrons
• Types of displacement reactions

  • Solid metal reacting with a solution containing metal ions
  • Solid metal reacting with a solid metal oxide
• In a displacement reaction, one species will lose electrons and one will gain electrons
• Oxidation


  Loss of electrons
• Reduction


  Gain of electrons
• When both oxidation and reduction reactions occur in the same reaction, the overall reaction is described as a redox reaction
• Displacement reactions involving solutions

  Magnesium metal reacting when placed in a solution of copper(II) sulfate
• The reaction is described as a redox reaction because it involves the transfer of electrons
• What does the context of the material reflect?

  Reflection of Nesbit's memories and experiences
• What does the quote about the book suggest?

  The book grows in complexity before conclusion
• How does the structure of the work combine elements?

  Combination of free-flowing narrative and underlying structure
• What does the theme of horror highlight in the work?

  It highlights the themes into poetic cupcakes
• What are the main themes discussed in the material?

  • Innocence and wonder
  • Nostalgia for childhood
  • Adventure with home and railway
• What is the title of the literary allusion mentioned?

  1906 novel written by E Nesbit
• How does the reference to the well-known book contribute to the themes?

  It evokes themes of childhood curiosity and adventure
• What is one key quote from the material?

  "We who have grown up know the difference"
• What does the use of emotive language achieve in the text?

  It highlights the innocence of childhood
• What do the themes of joy and wonder convey in the text?

  They convey a sense of excitement and playful nature
• What are the themes related to innocence and loss in the material?

  • Innocence and loss of innocence
  • Sense of adventure with home and railway
  • Nostalgia for childhood experiences
• What does the rhyme and meter in the text represent?

  Characterized by irregular, conversational quality
• How is the rhyme described in the material?

  Described as "sing-song" conveying innocence
• What does the reflection of light in the text symbolize?

  It symbolizes the playful tone of the narrative
• What does the use of repetition achieve in the text?

  Reinforces key ideas and emotions
• What does the sense of nostalgia reflect in the material?

  Reflects longing for the past
• How does the symbolism of the railway contribute to the themes?

  It represents the journey from childhood to adulthood
• What does the tunnel symbolize in the narrative?

  It symbolizes the transition from childhood to adulthood
• What does the train symbolize in the text?

  It symbolizes change and progress in life
• What does the outside world represent in the narrative?

  Represents encroachment upon innocence
• How does the text convey the theme of adventure?

  Through the experiences of children on the railway
• What does the journey of life symbolize in the text?

  It symbolizes the unexpected twists and turns
• What do the mobiles symbolize in the poem?

  The journey of life
• What does the tunnel represent in the poem?

  The transition from childhood to adulthood
• What does the train symbolize in the poem?

  Change and progress