Transition Metal Ions Reactions

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the reaction of Iron(II) ions, $Fe^{2+}$, with hydroxide ions, $OH^-$, in aqueous solution?

  • The solution remains clear with no visible reaction.
  • A yellow solution is produced due to the formation of $Fe(OH)_3$.
  • A dark blue solution forms, indicating the formation of a complex ion.
  • A green precipitate of $Fe(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$ is formed. (correct)

What is the expected observation when excess ammonia ($NH_3$) is added to Copper(II) ions, $Cu^{2+}$, in an aqueous solution?

  • No visible reaction occurs.
  • A light blue solution forms.
  • A blue precipitate forms, which does not dissolve upon further addition of ammonia.
  • A dark blue solution is formed as the ammonia acts as ligand. (correct)

Which of the following describes the shape of the complex formed when concentrated hydrochloric acid ($HCl$) is added to copper (II) ions?

  • Tetrahedral (correct)
  • Octahedral
  • Square planar
  • Linear

What is the formula of the precipitate formed when hydroxide ions ($OH^−$) are added dropwise to Chromium(III) ions ($Cr^{3+}$) in aqueous solution?

<p>$[Cr(H_2O)_4(OH)_2]$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Iron(III) ions, $Fe^{3+}$, react with hydroxide ions, $OH^-$, to form a precipitate. What is the correct formula and expected observation for this precipitate?

<p>$Fe(OH)_3$, brown precipitate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the reaction between Iron(II) ions, $Fe^{2+}$, and aqueous ammonia, $NH_3$. What type of reaction is this, and what are the expected observations?

<p>Acid-base reaction; a green precipitate is formed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resulting complex when excess hydroxide ($OH^−$) is added to copper (II) ions, and what is its shape?

<p>$[Cu(OH)_4]^{2-}$, square planar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When aqueous ammonia ($NH_3$) is added drop by drop to Chromium(III) ions ($Cr^{3+}$), a precipitate forms. What happens to this precipitate if excess ammonia is added?

<p>The precipitate remains undissolved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the type of reaction that occurs when aqueous ammonia is added to Copper(II) ions, and what is the resulting observation?

<p>Ligand substitution; a dark blue solution forms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product formed when excess ammonia ($NH_3$) reacts with $Cr^{3+}$(aq)?

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Flashcards

Iron II + (aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE

[Fe(H2O)6]2+(aq)
OBSERVATION: GREEN SOLUTION
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL

Iron II + OH-(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE REACTION TYPE

[Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN PRECIPITATE (may oxidise to brown)
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

Iron II + NH3(aq) (drop by drop)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

Iron II + XS NH3(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Iron III + (aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE

[Fe(H2O)6]3+(aq)
OBSERVATION: YELLOW SOLUTION
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL

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Iron III + OH-(aq)</sub
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Fe(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Iron III + NH3(aq) (drop by drop)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Fe(H2O)3(OH)3]3+(aq)
OBSERVATION: BROWN PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Iron III + XS NH3(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Fe(H2O)3(OH)3](aq)
OBSERVATION: BROWN PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Copper II + (aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE

[Cu(H2O)6]2+(aq)
OBSERVATION: BLUE SOLUTION
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL

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Copper II + OH-(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE REACTION TYPE

[Cu(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: BLUE PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Copper II + NH3(aq) (drop by drop)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Cu(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: BLUE PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Copper II + XS NH3(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Cu(H2O)4(NH3)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: DARK BLUE PRECIPITATE
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: LIGAND SUBSTITUTION

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Copper II + conc. HCl(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

CuCl4-(aq)
OBSERVATION: YELLOW/GREEN SOLUTION
SHAPE: TETRAHEDRAL
REACTION: LIGAND SUBSTITUTION

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Chromium III (aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE

[Cr(H2O)6]3+(aq)
OBSERVATION: GREEN SOLUTION
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL

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Chromium III + OH-(aq) (drop by drop)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Cr(H2O)4(OH)2] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN/GREY PPT
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Chromium III + XS OH-(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Cr(OH)6]3- (aq)
OBSERVATION: GREEN SOLUTION
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: LIGAND SUBSTITUTION

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Chromium III + NH3(aq)(drop by drop)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Cr(H2O)3(OH)3] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN/GREY PPT
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Chromium III + XS NH3(aq)
FORMULA
OBSERVATION
SHAPE
REACTION TYPE

[Cr(H2O)3(OH)3] (s)
OBSERVATION: GREEN/GREY PPT
SHAPE: OCTAHEDRAL
REACTION: ACID/BASE

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Study Notes

  • Transition metal ions in aqueous solutions and their reactions with hydroxide ions and ammonia
  • Focus on Iron(II), Iron(III), Copper(II) and Chromium(III)

Iron(II) Reactions

  • $Fe^{2+}$(aq) stands for Iron(II) ions in aqueous solution

  • Iron(II) + $OH^−$ produces $Fe(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$, which appears as a green precipitate and has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Iron(II) + $NH_3$ (drop by drop) produces green precipitate $Fe(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Iron(II) + XS $NH_3$ produces green precipitate $Fe(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • $Fe(H_2O)_6^{2+}$(aq) appears as a green solution and has an octahedral shape

Iron(III) Reactions

  • $Fe^{3+}$(aq) stands for Iron(III) ions in aqueous solution

  • Iron(III) + $OH^−$ produces $[Fe(H_2O)_3(OH)_3]^{3+}(aq)$, which appears as a brown precipitate and has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Iron(III) + $NH_3$ (drop by drop) produces brown precipitate $[Fe(H_2O)_3(OH)_3]^{3+}(aq), which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Iron(III) + XS $NH_3$ produces brown precipitate $[Fe(H_2O)_3(OH)_3]^{3+}(aq), which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • $Fe(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$ may oxidise to a brown colour

  • $Fe(H_2O)_6^{3+}(aq)$ appears as a yellow solution and has an octahedral shape

Copper(II) Reactions

  • $Cu^{2+}$(aq) means Copper(II) ions in aqueous solution

  • Copper(II) + $OH^−$ produces $Cu(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$, which appears as a blue precipitate and has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Copper(II) + $NH_3$ (drop by drop) produces blue precipitate $Cu(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Copper(II) + XS $NH_3$ produces dark blue solution $[Cu(H_2O)_2(NH_3)_4]^{2+}(aq)$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is a ligand substitution reaction
  • Copper(II) + XS $OH^−$ produces blue precipitate $Cu(H_2O)_4(OH)_2$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Copper(II) + conc. $HCl$ produces yellow/green solution $CuCl_4$, which has a tetrahedral shape

    • This is a ligand substitution reaction
  • $Cu(H_2O)_6^{2+}(aq)$ appears as a light blue solution and has an octahedral shape

Chromium(III) Reactions

  • $Cr^{3+}$(aq) stands for Chromium(III) ions in aqueous solution

  • Chromium(III) + $OH^−$ produces $[Cr(H_2O)_2(OH)_2] (S)$, which appears as a green/grey precipitate and has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • Chromium(III) + XS $OH^−$ produces green solution $[Cr(OH)_6]^{3-}(aq)$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is a ligand substitution reaction
  • Chromium(III) + $NH_3(aq)$ produces green/grey precipitate $[Cr(H_2O)_2(OH)_2] (S)$, which also has an octahedral shape

    • This is an acid/base reaction
  • $[Cr(H_2O)_6]^{2+}(aq)$ appears as a green solution and has an octahedral shape

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