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Identify five elements in the d-block that have positive standard potentials.
Which of the following ligands can be polydentate? If the ligand can be polydentate, give the maximum number of places on the ligand that can bind simultaneously to a single metal
Give the systematic name and chemical formula of the principal component of(a) Pyrite;(b) Chalcopyrite;(c) Basic copper carbonate;(d) Cinnabar.
Write the formulas for the oxoanions of the following elements in which the element is found with its highest oxidation number (see Fig. 9A.7). In each case, the charge of the oxoanion is given in
(a) What is the overall reaction for the following mechanism?(b) Write the rate law based on this mechanism. (c) How will the reaction rate depend on the pH of the solution? (d) How would the rate
The pre-equilibrium and the steady-state approximations are two different approaches to deriving a rate law from a proposed mechanism. For the following mechanism, determine the rate law(a) By the
Which of the following plots will be linear?(a) [A] against time for a reaction that is first order in A;(b) [A] against time for a reaction that is zeroth order in A;(c) ln [A] against time for a
Use Fig. 5B.3 to predict the phase of a sample of CO2 under the following conditions:(a) 6 atm, –80 °C;(b) 1 atm, –56 °C;(c) 80. atm, 25 °C;(d) 5.1 atm, –56 °C.FIGURE 5B.3
Calculate the vapor pressure of the solvent in each of the following solutions. Use Table 5A.2 to find the vapor pressure of water in(a) An aqueous solution at 100 °C in which the mole fraction of
In a gas-phase equilibrium mixture of H2, Cl2, and HCl at 1000. K, [HCl] = 0.352 mmol · L–1 and [Cl2] = 7.21 mmol · L–1.Use the information in Table 5G.2 to calculate the equilibrium molar
What is the vapor pressure of the solvent in each of the following solutions:(a) The mole fraction of glucose is 0.0316 in an aqueous solution at 40°C;(b) An aqueous solution at 23°C is 0.0240 m
Ethanol is produced for use as a fuel from corn and agricultural waste. Ethanol plant engineers need to know at what temperature ethanol boils at different pressures. The vapor pressure of ethanol at
Permanganate ions are powerful oxidizing agents used in water treatment facilities to remove metals, such as iron, and toxic and malodorous chemicals, such as H2S. If you are using permanganate
Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy for each of the following reactions: 2 HI(g), K = 54 at 700. K (a) H₂(g) + 1₂(g) (b) CCl3COOH (aq) + H₂O(1) = CCl₂CO₂ (aq) + H3O+ (aq), K = 0.30 at
What is the molality of acetone, C3H6O, in an aqueous solution for which the mole fraction of acetone is 0.112?
Iodine is an essential element for proper thyroid health. Seawater contains trace amounts of iodide, and you are exploring electrolysis of solutions of iodide as a means to purify the element. You
You are working in a medical laboratory monitoring the recovery of patients in intensive care. The pH of their blood must be carefully monitored and controlled because even small deviations from
You want to check the accuracy of a pH meter used for titrations and so calculate the expected pH at various points in a titration. The analyte consists of 25.00 mL of 0.250 m NaOH(aq), and the
You are an inorganic chemist with an interest in compounds of silver. One of your tasks is to compile a table of solubility products for its compounds from a list of their molar solubilities. The
Suppose that you are in an engineering competition in which commercial power sources are prohibited. You might decide to use a Daniell cell to power a model electric car. You will need to know the
Determine Ksp for each of the following sparingly soluble compounds, given their molar solubilities:(a) AgBr, 8.8 * 10–7 mol · L–1;(b) PbCrO4, 1.3 * 10–7 mol · L–1;(c) Ba(OH)2, 0.11 mol
Calculate the standard reaction Gibbs free energy for the following cell reactions: 4+ (a) 2 Ce¹¹ (aq) + 3I (aq) →2 Ce³(aq) + 13 (aq), Ecell +1.08 V (b) 6 Fe³+(aq) +2 Cr³+(aq) + 7
Salts are often used to create solutions with specific pH values. Suppose you need to prepare a salt solution with a pH of about 4.5 and have available sodium dihydrogen phosphate, NaH2PO4, and
The molar concentration of HCl in hydrochloric acid is reduced to 12% of its initial value by dilution. What is the difference in the pH values of the two solutions?
The images below represent the solutes in the solutions of three acids (water molecules are not shown, hydrogen atoms and hydronium ions are represented by small gray spheres, conjugate bases by
You are working in the research laboratory of a company developing new forms of batteries for installation in satellites. As a part of your investigation, you have decided to study various
A student was given a standard Cu(s)|Cu2+(aq) half-cell and another half-cell containing an unknown metal M in 1.00 m M(NO3)2(aq) and formed the cell M(s)|M+(aq)||Cu2+(aq)|Cu(s). The cell potential
You are working in a microbiology laboratory culturing bacteria that require an acidic environment and you need to prepare a buffer to keep the culture at an appropriate pH. You prepare a buffer
For the exercise in this topic, base your answers on the potentials listed in Table 6M.1 or Appendix 2B, with the exception of the reduction and oxidation of water at pH = 7:A 1.0 m NiSO4(aq)
Write the formulas of the conjugate acids of(a) CH3NH2, methylamine;(b) NH2NH2, hydrazine;(c) HCO3 –; and the conjugate bases of(d) HCO3 –;(e) C6H5OH, phenol;(f) CH3COOH.
Suppose you are conducting research relating acid and base strength to molecular structure. You might begin by comparing compounds with known acidity and basicity constants. Decide which member of
Calculate the pH of 0.15 m H2SO4(aq) at 25°C.
Acetic acid is a weak acid commonly found in both laboratory and household, but to what extent have its molecules actually been deprotonated? Calculate the pH and percentage deprotonation of CH3COOH
Write(a) The chemical equation for the proton transfer equilibrium in water and the corresponding expression for Ka and(b) The chemical equation for the proton transfer equilibrium of the conjugate
Explain what happens to(a) The concentration of H3O+ ions in an acetic acid solution when solid sodium acetate is added;(b) The percentage deprotonation of benzoic acid in a benzoic acid solution
(a) Sketch the titration curve for the titration of 5.00 mL 0.010 m NaOH(aq) with 0.0050 m HCl(aq), indicating the pH of the initial and final solutions and the pH at the stoichiometric point. What
For reactions in which the equilibrium constant is very large or very small, it can be difficult to measure the concentration of all species in solution in order to determine K. An alternative method
You are an analytical chemist and are working out a procedure for precipitating lead from a solution of lead nitrate. You know that lead(II) iodide is insoluble, so you decide to use potassium iodide
Calculate the equilibrium constants for the following reactions: (a) Mn(s) + Ti²+ (aq) = (b) In³+ (aq) + U³+ (aq) U³+ (aq) Mn²+ (aq) + Ti(s) In²+ (aq) + U4+ (aq)
Suppose you need to predict the products of a given reaction between an acid and a base. To do that you need to be able to write the formulas of the conjugate base and conjugate acid formed. Write
When chemists are using compounds as catalysts, sometimes only a very low concentration is needed. Suppose you are using 8.0 * 10–8 m HCl(aq) as a catalyst for an organic reaction and you are using
Calculate the pH, pOH, and percentage deprotonation of each of the following aqueous solutions:(a) 0.20 m CH3COOH(aq);(b) 0.20 m CCl3COOH(aq);(c) 0.20 m HCOOH(aq).(d) Explain any differences in
You are working in an analytical laboratory and have been asked to use the permanganate solution you prepared in Example 6K.1 to determine the concentration of bromide ions in a sample of groundwater
One of the largest uses of electricity is in the production of aluminum by electrolysis of its oxide dissolved in molten cryolite (Na3AlF6). As an engineer, you might need to predict how much
Calculate the pH of 6.55 * 10–7 m HClO4(aq).
Although molar solubilities are often of interest, you might find it difficult to locate the appropriate data. Solubility constants, however, are often easier to find, and can be converted to molar
(a) What concentration (in moles per liter) of Ag+ ions is required for the formation of a precipitate in 1.0 * 10–5 m NaCl(aq)?(b) What mass (in micrograms) of solid AgNO3 needs to be added for
For the exercise in this topic, base your answers on the potentials listed in Table 6M.1 or Appendix 2B, with the exception of the reduction and oxidation of water at pH = 7:A 1.0 m KBr(aq) solution
The following redox reaction is used in acidic solution to prepare orthotelluric acid:Identify the elements undergoing oxidation or reduction and indicate their initial and final oxidation
The concentration of mercury, a toxic heavy metal pollutant, in aqueous solution depends in part on the redox properties of its compounds. Suppose you are studying the properties of mercury. You
Determine Ksp for each of the following sparingly soluble compounds, given their molar solubilities:(a) AgI, 9.1 * 1029 mol · L–1;(b) Ca(OH)2, 0.011 mol · L–1;(c) Ag3PO4, 2.7 * 1026 mol ·
Ant venom contains formic acid (HCOOH; “formica” is the Latin word for ant). Suppose you are at a pharmaceutical company working on a quick antidote and need to estimate the pH at the
Sometimes the pH must be converted into the hydronium ion concentration. The quickest way to find the hydronium ion concentration in a solution is to use a pH meter to measure the pH and then
Calculate the standard reaction Gibbs free energy for the following cell reactions: (a) 3 Cr³+ (aq) + Bi(s) →3 Cr²+ (aq) + Bi³+ (aq), Ecell = -0.61 V (b) Mg(s) + 2 H₂O(1)→ Mg²+(aq) +
Calcium acetate, Ca(CH3CO2)2(aq), is used to treat patients with a kidney disease that results in high levels of phosphate ions in the blood. The calcium binds to the phosphates so that they can be
Write the chemical formula for the conjugate base of formic acid, HCOOH and calculate its pKb from the pKa of formic acid (see Table 6C.1). TABLE 6C.1 Acidity Constants at 25 °C* K₂ 3.0 X 10-1 2.0
Identify(a) The Brønsted acid and base in the following reaction, and(b) The conjugate base and acid formed: HNO3(aq) + HPO² (aq) NO3 (aq) + H₂PO4 (aq)
What is the concentration of hydronium ions in(a) A solution that is 0.075 m HCN(aq) and 0.060 m NaCN(aq);(b) A solution that is 0.20 m NH2NH2(aq) and 0.30 m NaCl(aq); (c) A solution that is
Estimate the pH of(a) 0.15 m NaHSO3(aq);(b) 0.050 m NaHSO3(aq).
Calculate the pH at each stage in the titration for the addition of 0.150 m HCl(aq) to 25.0 mL of 0.110 m NaOH(aq):(a) Initially;(b) After the addition of 5.0 mL of acid;(c) After the addition of
Evaluate the unknown quantity in each of the following cells: (a) Pt(s) |H₂(g, 1.0 bar) H*(pH = ?)||Cl¯(aq, 1.0 mol-L-¹) Hg₂Cl₂ (s) Hg(1), Ecell = +0.33 V. (b) C(gr) C1₂(g, 1.0 bar)
Calculate the pH, pOH, and percentage protonation of solute in each of the following aqueous solutions:(a) 0.057 m NH3(aq);(b) 0.162 m NH2OH(aq);(c) 0.35 m (CH3)3N(aq);(d) 0.0073 m codeine, given
The neglect of the autoprotolysis of water is invalid for 6 < pH < 8. What is the lowest concentration of aqueous acetic acid that does not require you to take into account the autoprotolysis of
For the exercise in this topic, base your answers on the potentials listed in Table 6M.1 or Appendix 2B, with the exception of the reduction and oxidation of water at pH = 7:A total charge of 67.2 kC
Balance each of the following skeletal equations by using oxidation and reduction half-reactions. All the reactions take place in basic solution. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent in
Suppose that there are typically 20 average-sized drops in 1.0 mL of an aqueous solution. Will a precipitate form when 1 drop of 0.010 m NaCl(aq) is added to 10.0 mL of(a) 0.0040 m
Assume 20 drops per milliliter. Will a precipitate form if (a) 7 drops of 0.0029 m K2CO3(aq) are added to 25.0 mL of 0.0018 m CaCl2(aq);(b) 10 drops of 0.010 m Na2CO3(aq) are added to 10.0 mL of
Write the half-reactions, the balanced equation for the cell reaction, and the cell diagram for each of the following skeletal equations: 2+ (a) Mn(s) + Ti²+ (aq) →→Mn²+ (aq) + Ti(s) 3+ (b)
Calculate the molar solubility in water of(a) PbBr2;(b) Ag2CO3;(c) Fe(OH)2.
Calculate the pH and pOH of each of the following aqueous solutions of strong acid or base: (a) 0.0356 m HI(aq); (b) 0.0725 m HCl(aq);(c) 3.46 * 10–3 m Ba(OH)2(aq); (d) 10.9 mg of KOH dissolved
Predict the standard cell potential and calculate the standard reaction Gibbs free energy for galvanic cells having the following cell reactions: (a) 3 Zn(s) + 2 Br³ (aq) →3 Zn²+ (aq) + 2
Dinitrogen monoxide, N2O, reacts with water to form hyponitrous acid, H2N2O2(aq), in a Lewis acid–base reaction.(a) Write the chemical equation for the reaction.(b) Draw the Lewis structures of
Identify(a) The Brønsted acid and base in the following reaction, and(b) The conjugate base and acid formed: HSO₂ (aq) + CH3NH3+ (aq) H₂SO3(aq) + CH₂NH₂ (aq)
Write the chemical formula for the conjugate acid of triethylamine, (C2H5)3N, and calculate its pKa from the pKb of triethylamine (see Table 6C.2). TABLE 6C.2 Basicity Constants at 25 °C* Kb 1.3 X
What is the concentration of hydronium ions in(a) A solution that is 0.12 m HBrO(aq) and 0.160 m NaBrO(aq);(b) A solution that is 0.250 m CH3NH2(aq) and 0.150 m CH3NH3Cl(aq);(c) A solution that is
Evaluate the unknown quantity in each of the following cells: (a) Pt(s) H₂(g, 1.0 bar) |H* (pH = ?)||Cl(aq,1.0 mol·L¹) AgCl(s) Ag(s), Ecell = +0.47 V. (b) Pb(s) Pb²+ (aq, ?)||Ni²+ (aq, 0.20
Estimate the pH of(a) 0.0153 m NaHCO3(aq);(b) 0.110 m KHCO3(aq).
Calculate the pH at each stage in the titration in which 0.116 m HCl(aq) is added to 25.0 mL of 0.215 m KOH(aq): (a) Initially;(b) After the addition of 5.0 mL of acid;(c) After the addition of a
Calculate the pOH, pH, and percentage protonation of solute in each of the following aqueous solutions:(a) 0.082 m C5H5N(aq), pyridine;(b) 0.0103 m C10H14N2(aq), nicotine;(c) 0.060 m aqueous
For the exercise in this topic, base your answers on the potentials listed in Table 6M.1 or Appendix 2B, with the exception of the reduction and oxidation of water at pH = 7:(a) How much time is
The neglect of the autoprotolysis of water is invalid for 6 < pH < 8. At what concentration is it necessary to take into account the autoprotolysis of water when calculating the pH of an aqueous
The concentrations of magnesium, calcium, and nickel(II) ions in an aqueous solution are 0.0010 mol · L–1.(a) In what order do they precipitate when solid KOH is added?(b) Determine the pH at
The compound P4S3 is oxidized by nitrate ions in acid solution to give phosphoric acid, sulfate ions, and nitric oxide, NO.Write the balanced equation for each half-reaction and the overall equation
Write the half-reactions and devise a galvanic cell (write a cell diagram) to study each of the following reactions: (a) AgBr(s) Ag (aq) + Br (aq), a solubility equilibrium (b) H¹(aq) + OH (aq)
Calculate the molar solubility of each substance in its respective solution:(a) Silver chloride in 0.20 m NaCl(aq);(b) Mercury(I) chloride in 0.150 m NaCl(aq);(c) Lead(II) chloride in 0.025 m
Use data from Tables 6C.1 and 6C.2 to place the following acids in order of increasing strength: HNO2, HClO2, +NH3OH, (CH3)2NH2+. TABLE 6C.1 Acidity Constants at 25 °C* K₂ 3.0 X 10-1 2.0 X
A combustion analysis of 1.200 g of an anhydrous sodium salt gave 0.942 g of CO2, 0.0964 g of H2O, and 0.246 g of Na. The molar mass of the salt is 112.02 g · mol–1.(a) What is the chemical
The pH of several solutions was measured in the research laboratories of a food company; convert each of the following pH values into the molar concentration of H3O+ ions: (a) 3.3 (the pH of sour
Below are molecular models of two oxoacids. Write the name of each acid and then draw the model of its conjugate base.(Red = O, white = H, green = Cl, and blue = N.) (a) (b)
Arrange the following metals in order of increasing strength as reducing agents for species in aqueous solution:(a) Cu, Zn, Cr, Fe;(b) Li, Na, K, Mg;(c) U, V, Ti, Al;(d) Ni, Sn, Au, Ag.
Is the criterion 6 In Example 6D.4, the pH of 0.15 m NH4Cl(aq) is found to be 5.04. However, the contribution to the pH from the autoprotolysis of water was ignored. Repeat the calculation of the pH
Is the criterion 6 3CO2)2(aq) is found to be 9.11. However, the contribution to the pH from the autoprotolysis of water was ignored. Repeat the calculation of the pH of this solution, taking into
Citric acid, which is extracted from citrus fruits and pineapples, undergoes three successive deprotonations with pKa values of 3.14, 5.95, and 6.39. Estimate the pH of(a) A 0.15 m aqueous solution
Suppose that 1.436 g of impure sodium hydroxide is dissolved in 300. mL of aqueous solution and that 25.00 mL of this solution is titrated to the stoichiometric point with 34.20 mL of 0.0695 m
Calculate Ecell for each of the following concentration cells: (a) Cu(s) Cu²+ (aq, 0.0010 mol-L-¹)||Cu²+ (aq, 0.010 mol-L-¹')|Cu(s) (b) Pt(s) |H₂(g, 1 bar)|H*(aq, pH = 4.0)||H+ (aq, pH =
Calculate the pH and pOH of(a) A solution that is 0.50 m NaHSO4(aq) and 0.25 m Na2SO4(aq);(b) A solution that is 0.50 m NaHSO4(aq) and 0.10 m Na2SO4(aq);(c) A solution that is 0.50 m NaHSO4(aq)
Find the initial concentration of the weak acid or base in each of the following aqueous solutions:(a) A solution of HClO with pH = 4.60;(b) A solution of hydrazine, NH2NH2, with pH = 10.20.
For the exercise in this topic, base your answers on the potentials listed in Table 6M.1 or Appendix 2B, with the exception of the reduction and oxidation of water at pH = 7:(a) What current is
Suppose that two hydroxides, MOH and M′(OH)2, both have Ksp = 1.0 * 10–12 and that initially both cations are present accompanied by nitrate ions in a solution at concentrations of 0.0010 mol ·
Iron(II) hydrogen phosphite, FeHPO3, is oxidized by hypochlorite ions in basic solution. The products are chloride ions, phosphate ions, and iron(III) hydroxide. Write the balanced equation for each
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