Iron Oxidation States and Reactions

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What ions does iron lose when it forms a +3 oxidation state?

1 electron from both 4s and 3d

2 electrons from 4s and 1 electron from 3d (correct)

2 electrons from 4s only

1 electron from 4s and 2 electrons from 3d

What is the product of the reaction between red hot iron and chlorine?

FeCl2

FeCl3 (correct)

FeCl4

FeCl

Which of the following statements about iron's reaction with acids is correct?

Iron replaces hydrogen in dilute acids forming iron(II) salts. (correct)

Iron does not react with dilute acids.

Iron forms hydrogen gas without producing any salts.

Iron replaces hydrogen and forms iron(III) salts.

Why does iron sometimes produce iron(II) and other times iron(III) in its reactions?

The presence of different oxidizing agents in the reaction influences the products. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction between red hot iron and steam producing?

Fe3O4 and hydrogen gas Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor in the production of steel?

Removal of residual impurities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following furnaces is NOT typically used in steel production?

Vacuum furnace Signup and view all the answers

What is an alloy?

A mixture of metal with non-metal or other metals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements might be added to steel to enhance its properties?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxygen in steel production?

To remove impurities Signup and view all the answers

Which two elements are specifically mentioned as having magnetic properties?

Scandium and Zinc Signup and view all the answers

What does the magnetic moment of an element indicate?

The tendency degree of the element to be attracted to a magnetic field Signup and view all the answers

How is the magnetic moment of an element determined?

By the number of unpaired electrons in the 3d level Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about unpaired electrons is correct?

Unpaired electrons increase magnetic susceptibility. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is least likely to have a significant magnetic moment?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred oxidation state of iron due to its half-filled 3d state?

+3 Signup and view all the answers

What product is formed when iron reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid?

A mixture of ferrous and ferric sulfate Signup and view all the answers

What prevents the further oxidation of ferrous ions to ferric ions?

Presence of reducing agents like H2 Signup and view all the answers

In which reaction condition is FeCl3 produced?

Hot iron reacted with chlorine gas Signup and view all the answers

What is not a product of the reaction between iron and concentrated sulfuric acid?

H2 Signup and view all the answers

What happens to two magnetic fields that are oriented in opposite directions?

They cancel each other out. Signup and view all the answers

Why do transition metals have an increased number of oxidation states in the middle of their group?

They can lose different numbers of electrons from their d and s orbitals. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is typically associated with the oxidation states of transition metals?

They can exhibit multiple oxidation states simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

What role do d orbitals play in the oxidation states of transition metals?

They allow for the variation in oxidation states across the group. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of transition metals, what is a key reason for the increased complexity of oxidation states?

The presence of additional inner d electrons creates variability. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Iron's Oxidation States

Iron can exist in two common oxidation states: +2 (ferrous) and +3 (ferric).
Iron prefers the +3 state due to having a half-filled 3d orbital, which is more stable.
However, reaction conditions or products can prevent further oxidation to +3, resulting in the formation of ferrous compounds.

Iron's Reactions

Dry Air: Red-hot iron reacts with oxygen to form iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4).
Water Vapor: Red-hot iron reacts with water vapor to produce iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4) and hydrogen gas.
Non-metals:
- Hot iron reacts with chlorine to produce iron(III) chloride (FeCl3) – chlorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than sulfur.
- Iron reacts with sulfur to produce iron(II) sulfide (FeS).
Acids:
- Dilute Acids: Iron is more active than hydrogen, thus replacing it in dilute acids to form ferrous salts and hydrogen gas.
  - Examples:
    - Fe + H2SO4 (dil) -> FeSO4 + H2
    - Fe + 2HCl (dil) -> FeCl2 + H2
- Concentrated Acids:
  - With concentrated sulfuric acid, iron produces a mixture of ferrous and ferric sulfates, sulfur dioxide, and water.
    - 3Fe + 8H2SO4 (conc) -> FeSO4 + Fe2(SO4)3 + 4SO2 + 8H2O
  - Iron does not react with concentrated nitric acid – its passivation due to the formation of a protective oxide layer.

Why does the number of oxidation states for transition metals increase in the middle of the group?

Scandium (Sc) and Zinc (Zn) have only one oxidation state due to their fully-filled or empty d-orbitals, respectively.
Transition metals in the middle have partially filled d-orbitals, allowing for multiple oxidation states.

Magnetic Moment

Represents the tendency of an element to be attracted to a magnetic field.
Determined by unpaired electrons in the 3d level.

Steel Production

Steel production involves two key steps:
- Removing residual impurities from iron.
- Adding specific elements for desired properties.
Furnaces used for steel production:
- Oxygen converter
- Open-hearth furnace
- Electric furnace

Alloys

An alloy is a combination of metals (and sometimes non-metals) to achieve superior properties.

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Explore the oxidation states of iron, specifically +2 and +3, and their stability in various conditions. This quiz covers the reactions of iron with dry air, water vapor, non-metals, and dilute acids, providing a comprehensive understanding of its chemical behavior.