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What is the coefficient for Al when balancing the equation 2 Al(s) + 3 H2SO4(aq) → Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 H2(g)?

  • 2 (correct)
  • 1
  • 4
  • 3

How many sulfate ions are present in the balanced equation 2 Al(s) + 3 H2SO4(aq) → Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 H2(g)?

  • 9
  • 12
  • 6
  • 3 (correct)

What is the total number of hydrogen atoms on the reactants side of the equation 2 Al(s) + 3 H2SO4(aq) → Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 H2(g)?

  • 9
  • 3
  • 12
  • 6 (correct)

In the context of solutions, what role do attractive forces play when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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When balancing the equation 2 Al(s) + 3 H2SO4(aq) → Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 H2(g), how many oxygen atoms are present in the products?

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What characterizes a strong acid in terms of ionization?

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Which of the following is an example of a weak acid?

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What would be the products of mixing aqueous sulfuric acid with aqueous potassium hydroxide?

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Which statement accurately describes ammonia in terms of its basicity?

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In the reaction that illustrates the ionization of hydrochloric acid, which of the following ions are formed?

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What is the solubility state of silver bromide (AgBr)?

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Which of the following ionic compounds is always soluble in water?

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In a precipitation reaction, which product is formed when two soluble solutions react to produce an insoluble compound?

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Which step is NOT part of predicting precipitation reactions?

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When KI and Pb(NO3)2 are mixed, what state will the lead iodide product (if any) be in?

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What happens if no products from a precipitation reaction are insoluble?

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What is the appropriate way to represent an insoluble product in a balanced equation?

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Which ion from KI does not form a precipitate when mixed with Pb(NO3)2?

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What occurs when potassium iodide and lead(II) nitrate are mixed in aqueous solutions?

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Which of the following compounds is classified as soluble?

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What is the outcome when potassium iodide is mixed with sodium chloride in aqueous solution?

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When sodium carbonate is mixed with copper(II) chloride, what product forms?

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Which statement accurately reflects solubility rules in the context of lead(II) nitrate and potassium iodide?

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In a chemical equation, what symbol is used to indicate a solid precipitate?

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What will be the result if a solution of lithium nitrate is mixed with sodium sulfate?

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What happens in a reaction where all products remain soluble?

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What process occurs when NaCl is dissolved in water?

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Which statement correctly describes the solubility of AgCl in water?

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How does the dipole moment of water affect Na+ and Cl– ions?

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What characterizes a strong electrolyte in solution?

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What happens to the ions of NaCl when placed in water?

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What defines a compound as soluble or insoluble in water?

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Which statement is true about ionic compounds in solution?

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What is the visual indication of AgCl in water?

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Which of the following statements about NaCl in water is accurate?

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What happens during the mixing of solutions of NaCl and AgNO3?

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What is the oxidation number of chlorine in the compound ICl2?

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Which statement accurately describes the reduction process?

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides?

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In the reaction 2 Ca(s) + O2(g) → 2 CaO(s), what is the oxidizing agent?

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation CxHy + O2 → CO2 + H2O?

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In the compound NH4+, what is the oxidation number of nitrogen?

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During a redox reaction, which describes the reducing agent?

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Which of the following correctly describes a combination reaction?

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What is the oxidation number of hydrogen when it bonds with a metal?

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In a double-displacement reaction, which scenario correctly illustrates the process?

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What is the oxidation number of fluorine in a compound?

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What happens to the oxidation state of carbon during the combustion of methane (CH4)?

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When balancing a redox reaction, what must the total oxidation number for the products equal for neutral compounds?

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What is the role of oxygen in a redox combustion reaction?

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Which pair of oxidation states correctly describes a redox reaction for aluminum and iron oxide?

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Flashcards

Balancing Polyatomic Ions

When balancing chemical equations, treat polyatomic ions as single units. Don't split them up if they stay the same on both sides of the equation.

Coefficient for Polyatomic Ions

When balancing, adjust the coefficient in front polyatomic ions to balance the number of those groups on both sides of the equation.

Balancing with Polyatomic Ions

To balance equations with polyatomic ions, treat them as whole units. Balance the number of polyatomic ions first, then balance the remaining atoms individually.

Attractive Forces in Solutions

When a solute dissolves in a solvent, attractive forces play a role. The solute particles attract each other, the solvent molecules attract each other, and attractive forces occur between the solute and solvent.

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Dissolving Process

Dissolving happens when the attractive forces between the solvent molecules and solute particles overcome the attractive forces holding the solute together.

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Strong Acid

An acid that ionizes almost completely in water, producing a high concentration of H+ ions.

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Weak Acid

An acid that ionizes only partially in water, producing a low concentration of H+ ions.

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Binary Acid

An acid composed of hydrogen and one other nonmetal element.

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What are the common strong acids?

The common seven strong acids are: HCl, HBr, HI, HNO3, HClO4, H2SO4, and HClO3.

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What happens when an acid and base react?

When an acid and a base react, they neutralize each other, forming a salt and water. This reaction is called a neutralization reaction.

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Solute-Solvent Attraction

The force of attraction between the solute and solvent molecules. If this attraction is strong enough, the solute will dissolve in the solvent.

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Water's Polarity

Water molecules have a partial positive charge on their hydrogen side and a partial negative charge on their oxygen side. This uneven charge distribution makes water a polar molecule.

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Hydration

The process where water molecules surround and isolate ions in a solution. This helps the ions stay dissolved and prevents them from recombining.

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Strong Electrolytes

Substances that completely dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. These solutions conduct electricity strongly.

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Solubility of Ionic Compounds

The ability of an ionic compound to dissolve in water. If it dissolves completely it is soluble, if not, it is insoluble.

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What happens to NaCl in water?

NaCl (table salt) dissolves in water because the attraction between Na+ and Cl- ions is weaker than the attraction between those ions and water molecules.

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AgCl in water

AgCl (silver chloride) is insoluble in water. It remains as a solid at the bottom of the solution because the attraction between Ag+ and Cl- ions is stronger than the attraction between those ions and water.

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Why does AgCl form when mixing AgNO3 and NaCl solutions?

When AgNO3 and NaCl solutions are mixed, Ag+ ions from AgNO3 and Cl- ions from NaCl combine to form AgCl, which is insoluble and precipitates out of the solution

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What determines if a salt will dissolve?

The strength of the attraction between the salt ions and water molecules compared to the attraction between the salt ions themselves.

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Solubility Rules

A set of guidelines used to predict whether an ionic compound will dissolve in water. They are based on the identity of the ions present in the compound.

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Insoluble Compound

An ionic compound that does not dissolve significantly in water. It forms a solid precipitate when mixed with a solution.

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Precipitate

A solid that forms from a solution during a chemical reaction. It is the insoluble product of a precipitation reaction.

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Precipitation Reaction

A chemical reaction where two solutions react to form an insoluble solid, called a precipitate. This happens because the ions in the solution form a new compound that is not soluble in water.

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Predicting Precipitation Reactions

The process of determining if a reaction will form a precipitate based on the solubility rules and the chemical formulas of the reactants.

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Exchange Ions

To combine the positive ion from one reactant with the negative ion from another reactant to determine the possible products of a reaction.

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Balance Charges

To ensure that the total positive charges equal the total negative charges in a chemical formula, following the rules of ionic bonding.

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Identify Products

Determine the chemical formulas of the possible products that could be formed in a reaction by combining the ions of the reactants.

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Predict Products

To determine the possible compounds that can be formed when two reactants are combined. This is the first step in predicting a precipitation reaction.

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Insoluble Product

A product of a reaction that does not dissolve in water and forms a solid precipitate.

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Identify Insoluble Products

To determine which products of a reaction are insoluble, using solubility rules or a solubility table.

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Write the Balanced Equation

To express a chemical reaction using chemical symbols and formulas, ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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No Reaction

When two solutions are mixed, no reaction occurs if all possible products are soluble.

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Sodium Carbonate and Copper(II) Chloride

A precipitation reaction involving the reactants sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and copper(II) chloride (CuCl2) that results in the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl) and copper(II) carbonate (CuCO3) as a solid.

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What is Oxidation State?

An imaginary charge assigned to an atom in a compound based on a set of rules, representing the atom's apparent charge.

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Oxidation State of Elements in Natural State

Elements in their natural, uncombined state have an oxidation state of 0. (e.g., Na(s), Br2(l), N2(g), Fe(s))

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Oxidation State of Monoatomic Ions

The oxidation state of a monoatomic ion equals its actual charge. (e.g., Na+, Ca2+, O2–, Cl–)

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Oxidation State Sum in Compounds

The sum of oxidation states of all atoms in a neutral compound is 0. The sum of oxidation states in a polyatomic ion equals the ion's charge.

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Oxidation State of Group 1A Elements

Group 1A elements (alkali metals) always have an oxidation state of +1 in compounds.

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Oxidation State of Group 2A Elements

Group 2A elements (alkaline earth metals) always have an oxidation state of +2 in compounds.

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Oxidation State of Hydrogen

Hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1 when combined with nonmetals and –1 when combined with metals and boron.

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Oxidation State of Fluorine

Fluorine always has an oxidation state of –1 in compounds.

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Oxidation State of Oxygen

Oxygen typically has an oxidation state of –2 in compounds, except in peroxides where it's –1.

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Oxidation State of Group 7A Elements

Group 7A elements (halogens) typically have an oxidation state of –1 when combined with metals, nonmetals (except oxygen), and other halogens lower in the group.

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Oxidation State in Covalent Compounds

In covalent compounds, the element closer to fluorine on the periodic table gets the negative oxidation state, while the others are positive.

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Oxidation State in Polyatomic Ions

The sum of oxidation states in a polyatomic ion must equal the overall charge of the ion.

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Oxidation

The process of losing electrons, increasing the oxidation state of an atom or ion.

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Reduction

The process of gaining electrons, decreasing the oxidation state of an atom or ion.

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Oxidizing Agent

A substance that causes oxidation in another substance by accepting electrons.

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Reducing Agent

A substance that causes reduction in another substance by donating electrons.

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Study Notes

Chemical Reactions and Equations

  • Chemical reactions involve changes in matter, resulting in new substances.
  • Atoms rearrange and/or exchange to form new molecules.
  • Elements themselves don't change during a chemical reaction, only their arrangement.
  • Reactants are the substances that undergo change, while products are the new substances formed.
  • Chemical equations use formulas of reactants and products, along with state symbols (g for gas, l for liquid, s for solid, aq for aqueous solution), to represent reactions.
  • The number of atoms of each element is conserved in a balanced chemical equation, meaning the same number of atoms of each type exists on both sides of the equation.
  • Coefficients in front of chemical formulas indicate the number of molecules involved in the reaction, balancing the equation.
  • Subscripts in chemical formulas show how many atoms of each element exist within a molecule.
  • Reactants are on the left side of an equation, and products are on the right side.

Reaction Evidence

  • Changes in color (e.g., fading shirt)
  • Changes in temperature (e.g., combustion)
  • Formation of a solid (e.g., precipitate)
  • Formation of a gas (e.g., bubbles)
  • Emission of light (e.g., glow sticks)
  • Production of odor

Balanced Equations

  • A balanced chemical equation has the same number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.
  • Coefficients are used to balance equations.
  • Coefficients multiply all atoms within a formula.

Example (Balancing an Equation)

  • Follow these steps when balancing chemical equations:
    • Write the unbalanced equation.
    • Balance elements that appear in only one compound first.
    • Balance elements appearing in multiple compounds, balancing elements that occur as free elements last.
    • Check the equation for balance after changing coefficients.
    • If fractions are present in coefficients, multiply all coefficients to make them whole numbers.

Chemical Equations

  • Shortened way of representing a chemical reaction.
  • Shows formulas of reactants and products.
  • Indicating states (g, l, s, aq)
  • Using coefficients to balance the number of atoms on both sides of the arrow.
  • Includes formulas of all components.

Diatomic Elements

  • Oxygen (O2)
  • Hydrogen (H2)
  • Iodine (I2)
  • Nitrogen (N2)
  • Bromine (Br2)
  • Chlorine (Cl2)
  • Fluorine (F2)

Polyatomic Ions

  • Treat these groups of atoms as a single unit during balancing.
  • Don't split up the components in compounds during balancing.

Solubility Rules

  • Rules for predicting whether ionic compounds will dissolve in water (solubility).
  • Some compounds are always soluble.
  • Other compounds are typically insoluble unless paired with highly soluble ions.
  • Exceptions exist to these rules.

Precipitation Reactions

  • Reactions producing an insoluble ionic compound from mixing aqueous solutions.
  • The insoluble product, called a precipitate, forms a solid.
  • Prediction:
    • Identify ions present in the reactants
    • Combine ions from the reactants into possible product arrangements
    • Predict if the products are soluble or not according to solubility rules.
    • Balance the equation
  • Identify spectator ions, if present.
  • When no precipitate can form, indicate "no reaction."

Other Important Terms:

  • Spectator Ions: Ions present in a reaction but remain unchanged in the reaction solution.
  • Net Ionic Equation: An equation showing only the species directly involved in a reaction.
  • Strong Electrolytes: Substances that completely dissociate into ions in an aqueous solution (typically, soluble ionic compounds), strong acids, and strong bases.

Acid-Base Reactions

  • Neutralization reactions between acids and bases produce water and a salt compound.
  • The H+ ion from the acid and the OH- ion from the base react to form a water molecule.
  • The cation from the base and the anion from the acid combine to form the salt.

Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions

  • Reactions where electrons are transferred.
  • Oxidation: loss of electrons (increase in charge)
  • Reduction: gain of electrons (decrease in charge)
  • Reducing agent: loses electrons.
  • Oxidizing agent: gains electrons.

Combination Reactions

  • Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
  • Typically involving elements bonding together to form ionic/covalent compounds.

Decomposition Reactions

  • A single reactant breaks down into two or more simpler products.
  • The opposite of a combination reaction.

Displacement/Replacement Reactions

  • A new element replaces one in a compound.
  • Can occur in a single-element substitution.
  • Possible in double-displacement substitution where ions are exchanged.

Combustion Reaction

  • Rapid reaction between a fuel and oxygen, usually producing heat and light (exothermic).
  • Products are usually carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)

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