Chapter 5
Chemistry A Molecular Approach · 60 exercises
Problem 1
What is an aqueous solution? What is the difference between the solute and the solvent?
3 step solution
Problem 3
Explain how a strong electrolyte, a weak electrolyte, and a noneloctolute differ.
4 step solution
Problem 4
Lxplain the dilterence betwecn a strong acid and a weak acid.
3 step solution
Problem 5
What does it mean for a compound to be soluble? Insoluble?
4 step solution
Problem 8
What is a precipitation reaction? Give an example.
2 step solution
Problem 9
How can you predict whether a precipitation reaction will occur upon mixing two aqueous solutions?
5 step solution
Problem 10
Explain how a molecular equation, a complete ionic equation, and a net ionic equation differ.
3 step solution
Problem 11
What is the Arrhenius definition of an acid? A base?
2 step solution
Problem 12
What is an acid-base reaction? Give an example.
2 step solution
Problem 13
Explain the principles behind an acid-base titration. What is an indicator?
3 step solution
Problem 14
What is a gas-evolution reaction? Give an example.
2 step solution
Problem 16
What is an oxidation-reduction reaction? Give an example.
3 step solution
Problem 18
How can oxidation states be used to identify redox reactions?
3 step solution
Problem 21
Calculate the molarity of each solution. a. 3.25 mol of LiCl in 2.78 L solution b. \(28.33 \mathrm{gC}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\) in \(1.28 \mathrm{~L}\) of solution c. \(32.4 \mathrm{mg} \mathrm{NaCl}\) in \(122.4 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution
7 step solution
Problem 24
What is the molarity of \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\) in each solution? a. \(0.200 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaCl}\) b. \(0.150 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{SrCl}_{2}\) c. \(0.100 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\)
6 step solution
Problem 25
How many moles of \(\mathrm{KCl}\) are contained in each solution? b. 1.8 L of a 0.85 M KCl solution c. \(114 \mathrm{~mL}\) of a \(1.85 \mathrm{M}\) KCl solution
5 step solution
Problem 26
What volume of \(0.200 \mathrm{M}\) ethanol solution contains eacl amount in moles of ethanol? a. 0.45 mol ethanol b. 1.22 mol ethanol c. \(1.2 \times 10^{-2}\) mol ethanol
5 step solution
Problem 27
A laboratory procedure calls for making \(400.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of a \(1.1 \mathrm{M}\) NaNO \(_{3}\) solution. What mass of \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\) (in g) is needed?
5 step solution
Problem 29
If \(123 \mathrm{~mL}\) of a \(1.1 \mathrm{M}\) glucose solution is diluted to \(500.0 \mathrm{~mL}\), what is the molarity of the diluted solution?
5 step solution
Problem 30
If \(3.5 \mathrm{~L}\) of a \(4.8 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{SrCl}_{2}\) solution is diluted to \(45 \mathrm{~L},\) what is the molarity of the diluted solution?
5 step solution
Problem 31
To what volume should you dilute \(50.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of a \(12 \mathrm{M}\) stock HNO solution to obtain a \(0.100 \mathrm{M}\) HNO \(_{3}\) solution?
4 step solution
Problem 32
To what volume should you dilute \(25 \mathrm{~mL}\) of a \(10.0 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) solution to obtain a \(0.150 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) solution?
4 step solution
Problem 34
Consider the reaction: $$ \mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(a q)+\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{LiNO}_{3}(a q)+\operatorname{coS}(s) $$ What volume of \(0.150 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) solution is required to completely react with \(125 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.150 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} ?\)
5 step solution
Problem 36
What is the molarity of \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}\) that forms when \(25.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of zinc completely reacts with \(\mathrm{CuCl}_{2}\) according to the following reaction? Assume a final volume of \(275 \mathrm{~mL}\). $$ \mathrm{Zn}(s)+\mathrm{CuCl}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{Cu}(s) $$
5 step solution
Problem 39
For each compound (all water soluble), would you expect the resulting aqueous solution to conduct electrical current? a. \(\mathrm{CsCl}\) b. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) c. \(\mathrm{Ca}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\right)_{2}\) d. \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\)
5 step solution
Problem 40
Classify each compound as a strong electrolyte or nonelectrolyte. a. \(\mathrm{MgBr}_{2}\) b. \(\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11}\) c. \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) d. \(\mathrm{KOH}\)
5 step solution
Problem 41
Determine whether each compound is soluble or insoluble. If the compound is soluble, list the ions present in solution. a. \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) b. \(\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}\right)_{2}\) c. \(\mathrm{KNO}_{3}\) d. \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{~S}\)
5 step solution
Problem 42
Determine whether each compound is soluble or insoluble. If the compound is soluble, list the ions present in solution. a. AgI b. \(\mathrm{Cu}_{3}\left(\mathrm{PO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) c. \(\mathrm{CoCO}_{3}\) d. \(\mathrm{K}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\)
4 step solution
Problem 43
Complete and balance each equation. If no reaction occurs, write "NO REACTION." a. \(\operatorname{Lil}(a q)+\) BaS \((a q) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\operatorname{KCl}(a q)+\operatorname{CaS}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. \(\operatorname{CrBr}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) d. \(\mathrm{NaOH}(a q)+\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
8 step solution
Problem 45
Write a molecular equation for the precipitation reaction that occurs (if any) when each pair of aqueous solutions is mixed. If no reaction occurs, write "NO REACTION." a. potassium carbonate and lead(II) nitrate b. lithium sulfate and lead(II) acetate c. copper(II) nitrate and magnesium sulfide d. strontium nitrate and potassium iodide
8 step solution
Problem 46
Write a molecular equation for the precipitation reaction that pccurs (if any) when each pair of aqueous solutions is mixed. If no reaction occurs, write "NO REACTION." a. sodium chloride and lead(II) acetate b. potassium sulfate and strontium iodide c. cesium chloride and calcium sulfide d. chromium(III) nitrate and sodium phosphate
11 step solution
Problem 47
Write balanced complete ionic and net ionic equations for each reaction? a. HCl(aq) \(+\operatorname{LiCl}(a q)\) b. \(\mathrm{CaS}(a q)+\mathrm{CuCl}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CuS}(s)+\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}(a q)\) c. \(\mathrm{NaOH}(a q)+\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+\mathrm{NaC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)\) d. \(\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{NiCl}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ni}_{3}\left(\mathrm{PO}_{4}\right)_{2}(s)+\mathrm{NaCl}(a q)\)
12 step solution
Problem 48
Write balanced complete ionic and net ionic equations for each reaction. $$ \begin{array}{l} \text { a. } \mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{CaI}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaSO}_{4}(s)+\mathrm{KI}(a q) \\ \text { b. } \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{NaCl}(a q) \\ \text { c. } \mathrm{AgNO}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{NaCl}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{AgCl}(s)+\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}(a q) \\ \text { d. } \mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(a q) \stackrel{ }{\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{KC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q) \end{array} $$
8 step solution
Problem 49
Mercury(I) ions \(\left(\mathrm{Hg}_{2}^{2+}\right)\) can be removed from solution by precipitation with \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\). Suppose that a solution contains aqueous \(\mathrm{Hg}_{2}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} .\) Write complete ionic and net ionic equations for the reaction of aqueous \(\mathrm{Hg}_{2}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) with aqueous sodium chloride to form solid \(\mathrm{Hg}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) and aqueous sodium nitrate.
3 step solution
Problem 50
Lead(II) ions can be removed from solution by precipitation with sulfate ions. Suppose that a solution contains lead(II) nitrate. Write complete ionic and net ionic equations for the reaction of aqueous lead(II) nitrate with aqueous potassium sulfate to form solid lead(II) sulfate and aqueous potassium nitrate.
6 step solution
Problem 51
Write balanced molecular and net ionic equations for the reaction between hydrobromic acid and potassium hydroxide.
5 step solution
Problem 52
Write balanced molecular and net ionic equations for the reaction between nitric acid and calcium hydroxide.
5 step solution
Problem 53
Complete and balance each acid-base equation. a. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{KOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
5 step solution
Problem 54
Complete and balance each acid-base equation. a. \(\mathrm{HI}(a q)+\mathrm{LiOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. \(\mathrm{HCl}(a q)+\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
3 step solution
Problem 55
Write balanced complete ionic and net ionic equations for each acid-base reaction. a. \(\mathrm{HBr}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q)\) b. \(\mathrm{HF}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. \(\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{RbOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
3 step solution
Problem 56
Write balanced complete ionic and net ionic equations for each acid-base reaction. a. \(\mathrm{HI}(a q)+\mathrm{RbOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\mathrm{HCHO}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\) \(\mathbf{c .} \mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{LiOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
9 step solution
Problem 57
A 25.00-mL sample of an unknown HClO solution requires titration with \(22.62 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.2000 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH}\) to reach the equivalence point. What is the concentration of the unknown \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}\) solution? The neutralization reaction is \begin{equation} \mathrm{HClO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+\mathrm{NaClO}_{4}(a q) \end{equation}
4 step solution
Problem 58
A 30.00 -mL sample of an unknown \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) solution is titrated with a 0.100 M \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) solution. The equivalence point is reached when \(26.38 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) solution is added. What is the concentration of the unknown \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) solution? The neutralization reaction is $$ \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}(a q)+3 \mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(I)+\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}(a q) $$
3 step solution
Problem 59
Complete and balance each gas-evolution equation. a. \(\mathrm{HBr}(a q)+\mathrm{NiS}(s) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{I}(a q)+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. \(\operatorname{HBr}(a q)+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(a q) \longrightarrow\) d. \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
4 step solution
Problem 60
Complete and balance each gas-evolution equation. a. \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\mathrm{HCl}(a q)+\mathrm{KHCO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. \(\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{NaHSO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) \(\mathbf{d .}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
5 step solution
Problem 62
Assign oxidation states to each atom in each element, ion, or compound. a. \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) b. \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) c. \(\mathrm{CuCl}_{2}\) d. \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) e. \(\mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}^{2-}\) f. \(\mathrm{HSO}_{4}^{-}\)
6 step solution
Problem 63
What is the oxidation state of \(\mathrm{Cr}\) in each compound? a. \(\mathrm{CrO}\) b. \(\mathrm{CrO}_{3}\) c. \(\mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)
4 step solution
Problem 64
Determine whether each reaction is a redox reaction. For each redox reaction, identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent. a. \(4 \mathrm{Li}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{~L}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)\) b. \(\mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}(a q)+\mathrm{Fe}(s)\) c. \(\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{PbSO}_{4}(s)+2 \mathrm{NaNO}_{3}(a q)\) d. \(\operatorname{HBr}(a q)+\mathrm{KOH}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+\mathrm{KBr}(a q)\)
8 step solution
Problem 66
Determine whether each reaction is a redox reaction. For each redox reaction, identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent. a. \(\mathrm{Al}(s)+3 \mathrm{Ag}^{+}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{3+}(a q)+3 \mathrm{Ag}(s)\) b. \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(I) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)\) c. \(\mathrm{Ba}(s)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{BaCl}_{2}(s)\) d. \(\mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{MgBr}_{2}(s)\)
7 step solution
Problem 77
Predict the products and write a balanced molecular equation for each reaction. If no reaction occurs, write "NO REACTION." a. \(\mathrm{HCl}(a q)+\mathrm{Hg}_{2}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow\) b. \(\mathrm{KHSO}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{HNO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) c. aqueous ammonium chloride and aqueous lead(II) nitrate d. aqueous ammonium chloride and aqueous calcium hydroxide
8 step solution