Chapter 21
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions · 47 exercises
Problem 2
Name the following compounds. (a) \(\mathrm{HBrO}_{3}\) (b) KIO (c) \(\mathrm{NaClO}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NaBrO}_{4}\)
3 step solution
Problem 4
Write the formula for each of the following compounds. (a) potassium bromite (b) calcium bromide (c) sodium periodate (d) magnesium hypochlorite
4 step solution
Problem 7
Give the formula for the acidic oxide of (a) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)
2 step solution
Problem 8
Write the formula of the acid formed when each of these acidic oxides reacts with water. (a) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{P}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6}\)
3 step solution
Problem 9
Write the formulas of the following compounds. (a) ammonia (b) laughing gas (c) hydrogen peroxide (d) sulfur trioxide
4 step solution
Problem 10
Write the formula for the following compounds. (a) sodium azide (b) sulfurous acid (c) hydrazine (d) sodium dihydrogen phosphate
4 step solution
Problem 12
Write the formula of a compound of hydrogen with (a) sulfur. (b) nitrogen, which is a liquid at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(1 \mathrm{~atm}\). (c) phosphorus, which is a poisonous gas at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(1 \mathrm{~atm}\).
3 step solution
Problem 13
Give the formula of (a) an anion in which \(S\) has an oxidation number of \(-2\). (b) two anions in which \(\mathrm{S}\) has an oxidation number of \(+4\). (c) two different acids of sulfur.
3 step solution
Problem 14
Give the formula of a compound of nitrogen that is (a) a weak base. (b) a strong acid. (c) a weak acid. (d) capable of oxidizing copper.
8 step solution
Problem 15
Write a balanced net ionic equation for (a) the electrolytic decomposition of hydrogen fluoride. (b) the oxidation of iodide ion to iodine by hydrogen peroxide in acidic solution. Hydrogen peroxide is reduced to water.
2 step solution
Problem 16
Write a balanced net ionic equation for (a) the oxidation of iodide to iodine by sulfate ion in acidic solution. Sulfur dioxide gas is also produced. (b) The preparation of iodine from an iodide salt and chlorine gas.
6 step solution
Problem 17
Write a balanced net ionic equation for the disproportionation reaction (a) of iodine to give iodate and iodide ions in basic solution. (b) of chlorine gas to chloride and perchlorate ions in basic solution.
6 step solution
Problem 18
Write a balanced net ionic equation for the disproportionation reaction of (a) hypochlorous acid to chlorine gas and chlorous acid in acidic solution. (b) chlorate ion to perchlorate and chlorite ions.
8 step solution
Problem 19
Complete and balance the following equations. If no reaction occurs, write NR. (a) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{I}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (b) \(\mathrm{F}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Br}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (d) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}(l)+\mathrm{I}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
9 step solution
Problem 20
Complete and balance the following equations. If no reaction occurs, write NR. (a) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Br}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (b) \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)+\mathrm{Br}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (d) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}(l)+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow\)
8 step solution
Problem 22
Write a balanced equation for the preparation of (a) \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) from \(\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{N}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) from \(\mathrm{O}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{S}\) from \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\)
9 step solution
Problem 23
Write a balanced equation for the reaction of ammonia with (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Al}^{3+}\)
3 step solution
Problem 24
Write a balanced equation for the reaction of hydrogen sulfide with (a) \(\mathrm{Cd}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\)
3 step solution
Problem 25
Write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of nitric acid with (a) a solution of \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\). (b) \(\mathrm{Ag}(s)\); assume the nitrate ion is reduced to \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cd}(s)\); assume the nitrate ion is reduced to \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)\).
3 step solution
Problem 26
Write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of sulfuric acid with (a) \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}(s)\) (b) a solution of \(\mathrm{NaOH}\). (c) Cu; assume the \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}^{2-}\) ion is reduced to \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\).
9 step solution
Problem 27
Give the Lewis structure of (a) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{NO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\)
4 step solution
Problem 28
Give the Lewis structure of (a) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{P}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathbf{N}_{2}\)
2 step solution
Problem 31
Give the Lewis structure of (a) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\)
12 step solution
Problem 33
Give the Lewis structure of (a) the strongest oxoacid of bromine. (b) a hydrogen compound of nitrogen in which there is an \(-\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{N}-\) bond. (c) an acid added to cola drinks.
6 step solution
Problem 34
Give the Lewis structure of (a) an oxide of nitrogen in the \(+5\) state. (b) the strongest oxoacid of nitrogen. (c) a tetrahedral oxoanion of sulfur.
6 step solution
Problem 35
The average concentration of bromine (as bromide) in seawater is \(65 \mathrm{ppm} .\) Calculate (a) the volume of seawater \(\left(d=64.0 \mathrm{lb} / \mathrm{ft}^{3}\right)\) in cubic feet required to produce one kilogram of liquid bromine. (b) the volume of chlorine gas in liters, measured at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(762 \mathrm{~mm}\) \(\mathrm{Hg}\), required to react with this volume of sea water.
4 step solution
Problem 37
37\. Iodine can be prepared by allowing an aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide to react with manganese dioxide, \(\mathrm{MnO}_{2}\). The reaction is $$2 \mathrm{I}^{-}(a q)+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{MnO}_{2}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}(a q)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)$$ If an excess of hydrogen iodide is added to \(0.200 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{MnO}_{2}\), how many grams of iodine are obtained, assuming \(100 \%\) yield?
4 step solution
Problem 38
When a solution of hydrogen bromide is prepared, \(1.283 \mathrm{~L}\) of \(\mathrm{HBr}\) gas at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(0.974\) atm is bubbled into \(250.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of water. Assuming all the HBr dissolves with no volume change, what is the molarity of the hydrobromic acid solution produced?
5 step solution
Problem 40
Sulfur dioxide can be removed from the smokestack emissions of power plants by reacting it with hydrogen sulfide, producing sulfur and water. What volume of hydrogen sulfide at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(755 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}\) is required to remove the sulfur dioxide produced by a power plant that burns one metric ton of coal containing \(5.0 \%\) sulfur by mass? How many grams of sulfur are produced by the reaction of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) with \(\mathrm{SO}_{2} ?\)
5 step solution
Problem 41
A \(1.500-\mathrm{g}\) sample containing sodium nitrate was heated to form \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\). The oxygen evolved was collected over water at \(23^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(752 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}\); its volume was \(125.0 \mathrm{~mL}\). Calculate the percentage of \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\) in the sample. The vapor pressure of water at \(23^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(21.07 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}\).
4 step solution
Problem 42
Chlorine can remove the foul smell of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) in water. The reaction is $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(a q)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{S}(s)$$ If the contaminated water has \(5.0\) ppm hydrogen sulfide by mass, what volume of chlorine gas at STP is required to remove all the \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) from \(1.00 \times 10^{3}\) gallons of water \((d=1.00 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}) ?\) What is the \(\mathrm{pH}\) of the solution after treatment with chlorine?
5 step solution
Problem 43
The equilibrium constant at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) for the reaction $$\mathrm{Br}_{2}(l)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{Br}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{HBrO}(a q)$$ is \(1.2 \times 10^{-9} .\) This is the system present in a bottle of "bromine water." Assuming that HBrO does not ionize appreciably, what is the pH of the bromine water?
5 step solution
Problem 44
Calculate the \(\mathrm{pH}\) and the equilibrium concentration of \(\mathrm{HClO}\) in a \(0.10 M\) solution of hypochlorous acid. \(K_{\mathrm{a}} \mathrm{HClO}=2.8 \times 10^{-8}\)
8 step solution
Problem 45
At equilibrium, a gas mixture has a partial pressure of \(0.7324\) atm for \(\mathrm{HBr}\) and \(2.80 \times 10^{-3}\) atm for both hydrogen and bromine gases. What is \(K\) for the formation of two moles of HBr from \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{Br}_{2} ?\)
4 step solution
Problem 46
Given $$\begin{array}{ll} \mathrm{HF}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{F}^{-}(a q) & K_{\mathrm{a}}=6.9 \times 10^{-1} \\ \mathrm{HF}(a q)+\mathrm{F}^{-}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{HF}_{2}-(a q) & K=2.7 \end{array}$$ calculate \(K\) for the reaction $$ 2 \mathrm{HF}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{HF}_{2}^{-}(a q) $$
3 step solution
Problem 47
What is the concentration of fluoride ion in a water solution saturated with \(\mathrm{BaF}_{2}, K_{s \mathrm{p}}=1.8 \times 10^{-7}\) ?
6 step solution
Problem 51
Consider the equilibrium system $$\mathrm{HF}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{F}^{-}(a q)$$ Given \(\Delta H_{\mathrm{f}}^{\circ} \mathrm{HF}(a q)=-320.1 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\), $$\begin{aligned} \Delta H_{\mathrm{f}}^{\circ} \mathrm{F}^{-}(a q) &=-332.6 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol} ; S^{\circ} \mathrm{F}^{-}(a q)=-13.8 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol} \cdot \mathrm{K} \\ K_{\mathrm{a}} \mathrm{HF} &=6.9 \times 10^{-4} \text { at } 25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \end{aligned}$$ calculate \(S^{\circ}\) for \(\mathrm{HF}(a q)\).
5 step solution
Problem 55
In the electrolysis of a KI solution, using \(5.00 \mathrm{~V}\), how much electrical energy in kilojoules is consumed when one mole of \(I_{2}\) is formed?
4 step solution
Problem 56
If an electrolytic cell producing fluorine uses a current of \(7.00 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~A}\) (at \(10.0 \mathrm{~V})\), how many grams of fluorine gas can be produced in two days (assuming that the cell operates continuously at \(95 \%\) efficiency)?
4 step solution
Problem 61
Consider the reduction of nitrate ion in acidic solution to nitrogen oxide \(\left(E_{\mathrm{red}}^{\circ}=0.964 \mathrm{~V}\right)\) by sulfur dioxide that is oxidized to sulfate ion \(\left(E_{\text {red }}^{o}=0.155 \mathrm{~V}\right)\). Calculate the voltage of a cell involving this reaction in which all the gases have pressures of \(1.00 \mathrm{~atm}\), all the ionic species (except \(\left.\mathrm{H}^{+}\right)\) are at \(0.100 M\), and the \(\mathrm{pH}\) is \(4.30 .\)
6 step solution
Problem 63
Choose the strongest acid from each group. (a) \(\mathrm{HClO}, \mathrm{HBrO}, \mathrm{HIO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{HIO}, \mathrm{HIO}_{3}, \mathrm{HIO}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HIO}, \mathrm{HBrO}_{2}, \mathrm{HBrO}_{4}\)
6 step solution
Problem 64
What intermolecular forces are present in the following? (a) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{HBr}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HF}\) (d) \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}\) (e) \(\mathrm{MgI}_{2}\)
5 step solution
Problem 65
Write a balanced equation for the reaction of hydrofluoric acid with \(\mathrm{SiO}_{2}\). What volume of \(2.0 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HF}\) is required to react with one gram of silicon dioxide?
4 step solution
Problem 66
State the oxidation number of \(\mathrm{N}\) in (a) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NH}_{4}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}^{+}\)
4 step solution
Problem 69
Why does concentrated nitric acid often have a yellow color even though pure \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) is colorless?
4 step solution
Problem 70
Explain why (a) acid strength increases as the oxidation number of the central non- metal atom increases. (b) nitrogen dioxide is paramagnetic. (c) the oxidizing strength of an oxoanion is inversely related to \(\mathrm{pH}\). (d) sugar turns black when treated with concentrated sulfuric acid.
8 step solution
Problem 73
The amount of sodium hypochlorite in a bleach solution can be determined by using a given volume of bleach to oxidize excess iodide ion to iodine; \(\mathrm{ClO}^{-}\) is reduced to \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\). The amount of iodine produced by the redox reaction is determined by titration with sodium thiosulfate, \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} ; \mathrm{I}_{2}\) is reduced to \(\mathrm{I}^{-}\). The sodium thiosulfate is oxidized to sodium tetrathionate, \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6}\). In this analysis, potassium iodide was added in excess to \(5.00 \mathrm{~mL}\) of bleach \(\left(d=1.00 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\right)\). If \(25.00 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.0700 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) was required to reduce all the iodine produced by the bleach back to iodide, what is the mass percent of \(\mathrm{NaClO}\) in the bleach?
4 step solution