Metal Aqua Ions in Aqueous Solution Quiz

What happens when excess ammonia is added to copper(II) salt precipitates?

How do solutions of metal 2+ ions interact with sodium carbonate?

What is the result of metal 3+ ions reacting with sodium carbonate?

What occurs when metal aqua ions react with concentrated hydrochloric acid?

Which statement about the reactions of metal ions with ammonia is accurate?

Which metal aqua ions are known to form coloured precipitates?

What is the characteristic of the solutions formed by iron(II) and copper(II) ions?

What colour precipitate does aluminium form when reacted with sodium hydroxide?

Which metal ion is known to dissociate more and exhibit stronger acidic properties?

What happens to aluminium salts in the presence of excess sodium hydroxide?

Which property characterizes the reaction of metal ions with sodium hydroxide?

How can one remember the formula of the precipitates formed by metal ions?

What is the result of hydrolysis of metal ions in aqueous solution?

Metal Aqua Ions in Aqueous Solution

Metal ions in water are surrounded by water molecules, forming hydrated ions.
Four key metal aqua ions are: iron(II), copper(II), iron(III), and aluminium.
These ions form coloured precipitates when reacted with various reagents.
The metal aqua ions act as acids due to their ability to donate protons.

Acidic Properties

Metal ions forming 2+ ions, such as iron(II) and copper(II), are weaker acids than those forming 3+ ions, like iron(III) and aluminium.
3+ ions dissociate more, resulting in a stronger attraction to basic OH- ions.

Reactions with NaOH

Metal aqua ions react with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in a neutralisation reaction, forming a salt and water.
Precipitates formed in these reactions have colours:
- Aluminium: white
- Iron(II): green
- Copper(II): blue
- Iron(III): brown
The number of OH- ions in the precipitate's formula matches the charge on the metal ion.

Amphoteric Salts

Aluminium salts are amphoteric, meaning they can act as both acids and bases.
When excess NaOH is added to aluminium salts, the salt acts as an acid and is further hydrolysed.

Reactions with Ammonia (NH3)

Metal aqua ions react with aqueous ammonia (NH3), forming a salt and ammonium ions.
Excess ammonia causes ligand substitution in the copper(II) precipitate, forming a deep blue solution.

Reactions with Na2CO3

Metal 2+ ions react with sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) as acids, producing insoluble carbonates and water.
3+ metal ions react more strongly as acids, producing salt, water, and carbon dioxide.

Reactions with Chloride Ions (Cl-)

All metal aqua ions undergo ligand substitution in concentrated hydrochloric acid, forming tetrahedral ions with four Cl- ligands.

Test your knowledge on metal aqua ions and their properties in aqueous solutions. This quiz covers the acidic behavior of metal ions, their reactions with sodium hydroxide, and the colors of the precipitates formed. Delve into the fascinating interactions between metal ions and water!