Chapter 9

Chemistry Matter and Change · 108 exercises

Problem 124

Evaluate Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of aluminum with oxygen to produce aluminum oxide.

3 step solution

Problem 125

A single-replacement reaction occurs between copper and silver nitrate. When 63.5 g of copper reacts with 339.8 g of silver nitrate, 215.8 g of silver is produced. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. What other product formed? What is the mass of the second product?

4 step solution

Problem 126

Complete the following problems in scientific notation. Round off to the correct number of significant figures. (Chapter 2) a. \(\left(5.31 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{cm}\right) \times\left(2.46 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{cm}\right)\) b. \(\left(6.42 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{g}\right) \div\left(3.21 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{g}\right)\) c. \(\left(9.87 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{g}\right)-\left(6.2 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{g}\right)\)

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Problem 129

Differentiate between electron configuration and electron-dot structure. (Chapter 5)

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Problem 131

Write the electron configuration for the element fitting each description. (Chapter 6) a. a metalloid in group 13 b. a nonmetal in group 15, period 3

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Problem 132

Describe the formation of positive and negative ions. (Chapter 7)

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Problem 133

Write the formula for the compounds made from each of the following pairs of ions. (Chapter 7) a. copper(I) and sulfite b. tin(IV) and fluoride c. gold(III) and cyanide d. lead(II) and sulfide

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Problem 136

Balance Equations Create a flowchart describing how to balance a chemical equation

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