Chemistry Chapter 4: Oxidation States and Acids
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What is the oxidation state of chlorine in sodium chloride (NaCl)?

  • +2
  • +1
  • -1 (correct)
  • 0
  • In carbon dioxide (CO2), what is the oxidation number of carbon?

  • -4
  • 4 (correct)
  • -2
  • 0
  • Which statement about oxidation numbers is incorrect?

  • The sum of oxidation numbers in a compound equals the charge of the ion. (correct)
  • Oxidation numbers can be negative.
  • Oxidation numbers are assigned on a per atom basis.
  • Oxidation numbers of free elements are zero.
  • What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in a metal hydride, such as NaH?

    <p>-1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the rules for oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation state of oxygen in CO?

    <p>-2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sum of oxidation numbers in a polyatomic ion carbonate (CO3) with a charge of -2?

    <p>-2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of compound does group IIIA elements typically exhibit an oxidation state of +1?

    <p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxidation state of calcium in the compound calcium carbonate (CaCO3)?

    <p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a strong acid in solution?

    <p>It dissociates completely in dilute aqueous solution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes weak acids?

    <p>They only ionize slightly, existing mostly in their molecular form. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion correctly identifies a base when produced in solution?

    <p>OH- ion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of H3O+ in solution indicate?

    <p>The solution is an aqueous solution of a strong acid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the reaction when considering weak acids in water?

    <p>It is reversible and reaches an equilibrium with reactants and products. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a salt?

    <p>KBr (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula KBr dissociates into which of the following ions in solution?

    <p>K+ and Br- (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which general equation describes the dissociation of a strong base in solution?

    <p>Mx(OH)y ⎯⎯→ M+ + OH- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of reduction in terms of oxidation states?

    <p>A decrease in oxygen with a corresponding gain of electrons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is oxidized in the reaction AgNO3(aq) + Cu(s) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + Ag(s)?

    <p>Cu(s) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Ag+(aq) play in the reaction involving silver nitrate and copper?

    <p>It gets reduced to Ag(s). (C), It acts as an oxidizing agent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not classified as a redox reaction?

    <p>CaO(s) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a displacement reaction, what happens to the metal that displaces another?

    <p>It is oxidized while the other metal is reduced. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction can be classified as a combination reaction?

    <p>2 Mg(s) + O2 → 2 MgO (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about a more active metal in terms of its ability to displace another in a compound?

    <p>It forms a positive ion upon displacement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an oxidizing agent?

    <p>It causes other substances to gain electrons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that an aqueous solution of sodium chloride can conduct electricity?

    <p>Sodium chloride dissociates into freely moving ions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do strong electrolytes differ from weak electrolytes in terms of dissociation?

    <p>Strong electrolytes dissociate to a large extent, while weak electrolytes dissociate to a small extent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a weak electrolyte?

    <p>HAc (acetic acid) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ionization refer to in the context of solutions?

    <p>The dissociation of a molecular compound into ions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances can be classified as a strong acid?

    <p>HCl (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an electrolyte?

    <p>A substance that dissolves in water forming ions and conducts electricity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about nonelectrolytes is true?

    <p>They do not dissociate into ions in water. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is pure water considered a poor conductor of electricity?

    <p>It has no freely moving ions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complete ionic equation for the reaction of sodium sulfide with silver nitrate?

    <p>2Na+(aq) + S2-(aq) + 2Ag+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) → Ag2S(s) + 2Na+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a strong electrolyte in the reaction of sodium sulfide with silver nitrate?

    <p>AgNO3(aq) (A), Na2S(aq) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion is considered a spectator ion in the complete ionic equation for the reaction of sodium sulfide with silver nitrate?

    <p>NO3- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net ionic equation for the reaction of sodium sulfide with silver nitrate?

    <p>S2-(aq) + 2Ag+(aq) → Ag2S(s) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about water is correct in the context of these chemical reactions?

    <p>Water does not dissociate into ions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are NaOH and NaC2H3O2 considered strong electrolytes?

    <p>Both are soluble ionic compounds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the molecular equation of the reaction between sodium sulfide and silver nitrate, which compound is represented as insoluble?

    <p>Ag2S (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of spectator ions in a chemical reaction?

    <p>They do not change during the reaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the moles of NaOH and H2SO4 at the equivalence point during their neutralization?

    <p>Moles of NaOH are twice the moles of H2SO4. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 25.0 mL of HCl solution is required to neutralize 2.00 g of MgO, what essential information is missing to calculate the molarity of the HCl solution?

    <p>The molar mass of MgO. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the titration of H2SO4 with NaOH, if 40.0 mL of 0.100 M NaOH is used, what is the equivalent expression for calculating the moles of NaOH?

    <p>Moles of NaOH = Volume (mL) x Molarity (M) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct balanced reaction equation for neutralizing HCl with NaOH?

    <p>HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Electrolyte

    A substance that dissolves in water to form ions, allowing the solution to conduct electricity.

    Nonelectrolyte

    A substance that does not dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, resulting in a non-conducting solution.

    Strong Electrolyte

    A substance that dissolves in water and forms ions to a large extent, making the solution a good conductor of electricity.

    Weak Electrolyte

    A substance that dissolves in water and forms ions to a small extent, resulting in a weak electrical conductivity.

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    Dissociation

    The process where a solid ionic compound breaks down into ions when dissolved in water.

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    Ionization

    The process where a molecular compound breaks down into ions when dissolved in water.

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    Acid

    A compound that produces hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

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    Dissociation

    The process where a solid ionic compound breaks down into ions when dissolved in water.

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    What is an acid?

    A chemical compound that produces hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

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    What is a strong acid?

    A strong acid ionizes completely in dilute aqueous solution, meaning it releases all of its hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

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    What is a weak acid?

    A weak acid ionizes only slightly in dilute aqueous solution, meaning it releases only a small amount of hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

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    What is a base?

    A chemical compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

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    What is a strong base?

    Strong soluble bases dissociate completely in dilute aqueous solution, meaning they release all of their hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

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    What is a salt?

    A chemical compound formed when an acid reacts with a base, where the hydrogen ions (H+) from the acid combine with the hydroxide ions (OH-) from the base to form water (H2O).

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    What is a reversible reaction?

    A chemical reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions simultaneously, reaching a state of equilibrium where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

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    What is ionization?

    The process where a molecule, like an acid or base, breaks apart to form ions in a solution.

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    Net Ionic Equation

    A type of chemical equation that represents the reaction involving only the ions that directly participate in the reaction. Spectator ions are not included.

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    Complete Ionic Equation

    A chemical equation that represents the reaction in its full form, including all the ions and molecules involved.

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    Molecular Equation

    A type of chemical equation showing the complete formulas of all reactants and products, without showing the individual ions.

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    Spectator Ions

    Ions that are present on both sides of a complete ionic equation and do not participate in the actual reaction.

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    Oxidation Number

    A number assigned to an atom in a molecule or ion that represents the number of electrons it has gained or lost compared to its neutral state.

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    Oxidation

    The process of an atom losing electrons, resulting in an increase in its oxidation number.

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    Reduction

    The process of an atom gaining electrons, resulting in a decrease in its oxidation number.

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    Redox Reaction

    A chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons between species.

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    Oxidation Number of a Free Element

    The oxidation number of a free element in its uncombined state is always zero.

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    Oxidation Number in Monatomic Ions

    The oxidation number of an element in a monatomic ion is equal to the charge of the ion.

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    Oxidation Number in Neutral Compounds

    The sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms in a neutral compound is always zero.

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    Oxidation Number in Polyatomic Ions

    The sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms in a polyatomic ion equals the charge of the ion.

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    Displacement Reaction

    A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. The more active metal displaces the less active one, forming a salt of the more active metal.

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    Combination Reactions

    A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single new substance.

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    Decomposition Reaction

    A reaction where a single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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    What is a reduction reaction?

    A reaction that involves a gain of electrons. The oxidation number decreases.

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    What is an oxidation reaction?

    A reaction that involves a loss of electrons. The oxidation number increases.

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    What is an oxidizing agent?

    The substance that gets reduced in a reaction. It causes the oxidation of another species.

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    What is a reducing agent?

    The substance that gets oxidized in a reaction. It causes the reduction of another species.

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    Why is oxidation-reduction coupled?

    Oxidation and reduction always happen together in a chemical reaction. One species loses electrons while another gains them.

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    Equivalence Point

    The point in a titration where the moles of acid and base are exactly equal, resulting in complete neutralization.

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    Molarity (M)

    The molarity of a solution is calculated by dividing the number of moles of solute by the volume of the solution in liters.

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    Neutralization Reaction

    A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form salt and water.

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    Stoichiometry in Neutralization

    In a neutralization reaction, the number of moles of acid and base are related by their stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced chemical equation.

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    Titrant

    A solution of known concentration used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution.

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    Endpoint

    The point in a titration where an indicator changes color, signaling the endpoint of the reaction.

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    Titration

    The process of determining the unknown concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration.

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    Indicator

    A chemical compound that changes color depending on the pH of the solution.

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    Study Notes

    General Chemistry Study Notes

    • Chemistry is the scientific study of matter and its properties, transformations, and the energy associated with these processes.
    • Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
    • Elements are the fundamental building blocks of matter, composed of only one type of atom.
    • Compounds are formed when two or more elements combine chemically in a fixed ratio.
    • Mixtures are formed when two or more substances combine physically, without chemical bonding.

    Atomic Structure

    • Atoms are composed of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.
    • Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.
    • The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.
    • The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.
    • Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

    Periodic Table

    • The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number and recurring chemical properties.
    • Elements in a vertical column (group) share similar chemical properties due to their similar electron configurations.
    • Elements in a horizontal row (period) show gradual changes in properties across the series.

    Chemical Bonding

    • Chemical bonds hold atoms together in molecules and compounds.
    • Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.
    • Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, forming oppositely charged ions.
    • Metallic bonds involve the sharing of delocalized electrons among a lattice of metal atoms.

    Chemical Reactions

    • Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances.
    • Reactants are the substances present at the start of a reaction.
    • Products are the substances formed as a result of a reaction.
    • The balanced chemical equation shows the relative amounts of reactants and products involved in a reaction.

    Stoichiometry

    • Stoichiometry deals with the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
    • Mole ratios from the balanced equation are used to calculate amounts of substances.
    • Limiting reactants determine the maximum amount of product that can be formed.

    Solutions

    • Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of a solvent and a solute.
    • The solvent is the dissolving medium, and the solute is the dissolved substance.
    • Concentration expresses the amount of solute in a given amount of solution.
    • Various concentration units exist, including molarity, mass percent, and mole fraction.

    Acids and Bases

    • Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) in water.
    • Bases are substances that release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water.
    • The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution.
    • Neutralization reactions occur when acids and bases react to form water and a salt.

    Thermochemistry

    • Thermochemistry studies the energy changes accompanying chemical reactions.
    • Enthalpy (ΔH) measures the heat absorbed or released by a reaction at constant pressure.
    • Exothermic reactions release heat, while endothermic reactions absorb heat.

    Kinetics

    • Chemical kinetics studies the rates of chemical reactions.
    • Reaction rates depend on factors such as reactant concentrations, temperature, and catalysts.
    • Reaction mechanisms describe the steps involved in a reaction.

    Equilibrium

    • Chemical equilibrium is the state in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.
    • Le Chatelier's principle describes how changes in conditions affect the position of equilibrium.
    • Equilibrium constants (K) quantify the extent of a reaction at equilibrium.

    Electrochemistry

    • Electrochemistry deals with the relationship between chemical reactions and electrical energy.
    • Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, and reduction involves the gain of electrons.
    • Electrochemical cells involve the use of chemical reactions to generate electrical energy or vice versa.

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