Chapter 22

Chemistry The Central Science · 85 exercises

Problem 63

Give the chemical formula for (a) hydrocyanic acid, (b) nickel tetracarbonyl, (c) barium bicarbonate, (d) calcium acetylide, (e) potassium carbonate.

5 step solution

Problem 64

Give the chemical formula for (a) carbonic acid, (b) sodium cyanide, ( c) potassium hydrogen carbonate, (d) acetylene, (e) iron pentacarbonyl.

5 step solution

Problem 65

Complete and balance the following equations:$$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { (a) } \mathrm{ZnCO}_{3}(s) \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow}} \\ {\text { (b) } \mathrm{BaC}_{2}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow} \\ {\text { (c) } \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow}\end{array} $$ $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { (c) ~ } \mathrm{CS}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow} \\ {\text { (e) } \mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}(s)+\mathrm{HBr}(a q) \longrightarrow}\end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 66

Complete and balance the following equations:$$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { (a) } \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow} \\ {\text { (b) } \mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}(s)+\mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)} \\\ {\text { (c) } \mathrm{CaO}(s)+\mathrm{C}(s) \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow}}\end{array} $$ $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { (d) ~ } \mathrm{C}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow}} \\ {\text { (e) } \mathrm{CuO}(s)+\mathrm{CO}(g) \longrightarrow}\end{array} $$

10 step solution

Problem 67

Write a balanced equation for each of the following reactions: (a) Hydrogen cyanide is formed commercially by passing a mixture of methane, ammonia, and air over catalyst at \(800^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) Water is a by-product of the reaction. (b) Baking soda reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide gas. (c) When barium carbonate reacts in air with sulfur dioxide, barium sulfate and carbon dioxide form.

3 step solution

Problem 68

Write a balanced equation for each of the following reactions: (a) Burning magnesium metal in a carbon dioxide atmosphere reduces the \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) to carbon. (b) In photosynthesis, solar energy is used to produce glucose \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\right)\) and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) from carbon dioxide and water. (c) When carbonate salts dissolve in water, they produce basic solutions.

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Problem 69

Write the formulas for the following compounds, and indicate the oxidation state of the group 4 A element or of boron in each: (a) boric acid, (b) silicon tetrabromide, (c) lead(II) chloride, (d) sodium tetraborate decahydrate (borax), (e) boric oxide, (f) germanium dioxide.

6 step solution

Problem 70

Write the formulas for the following compounds, and indicate the oxidation state of the group 4 A element or of boron in each: (a) silicon dioxide, (b) germanium tetra chloride, (c) sodium borohydride, (d) stannous chloride, (e) diborane, (f) boron trichloride.

6 step solution

Problem 71

Select the member of group 4 \(\mathrm{A}\) that best fits each description: (a) has the lowest first ionization energy, ( b) is found in oxidation states ranging from \(-4\) to \(+4,(\mathbf{c})\) is most abundant in Earth's crust.

4 step solution

Problem 72

Select the member of group 4 \(\mathrm{A}\) that best fits each description: (a) forms chains to the greatest extent, (b) forms the most basic oxide, ( \(\mathbf{c} )\) is a metalloid that can form \(2+\) ions.

3 step solution

Problem 73

(a) What is the characteristic geometry about silicon in all silicate minerals? (b) Metasilicic acid has the empirical formula \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SiO}_{3} .\) Which of the structures shown in Figure 22.32 would you expect metasilicic acid to have?

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Problem 75

(a) Determine the number of calcium ions in the chemical formula of the mineral hardystonite, \(\mathrm{Ca}_{x} \mathrm{Zn}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right) .(\mathbf{b})\) Determine the number of hydroxide ions in the chemical formula of the mineral pyrophylite, \(\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\right)_{2}(\mathrm{OH})_{x}\)

6 step solution

Problem 76

(a) Determine the number of sodium ions in the chemical formula of albite, \(\mathrm{Na}_{x} \mathrm{AlSi}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{8}\) . (b) Determine the number of hydroxide ions in the chemical formula of tremolite, \(\mathrm{Ca}_{2} \mathrm{Mg}_{5}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{11}\right)_{2}(\mathrm{OH})_{x}\)

4 step solution

Problem 77

(a) How does the structure of diborane \(\left(\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) differ from that of ethane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right) ?(\mathbf{b})\) Explain why diborane adopts the geometry that it does. (c) What is the significance of the statement that the hydrogen atoms in diborane are described as "hydridic"?

5 step solution

Problem 78

Write a balanced equation for each of the following reactions: (a) Diborane reacts with water to form boric acid and molecular hydrogen. (b) Upon heating, boric acid undergoes a condensation reaction to form tetraboric acid. (c) Boron oxide dissolves in water to give a solution of boric acid.

3 step solution

Problem 79

Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{D}_{2}(g)\) are allotropic forms of hydrogen. (b) \(\mathrm{ClF}_{3}\) is an interhalogen compound. (c) MgO(s) is an acidic anhydride. (d) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)\) is an acidic anhydride. (e) \(2 \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}(l) \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}(l)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) is an example of a condensation reaction. (f) Tritium is an isotope of the element hydrogen. (g) \(2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)\) is an example of a disproportionation reaction.

7 step solution

Problem 80

Although the \(\mathrm{ClO}_{4}^{-}\) and \(\mathrm{IO}_{4}^{-}\) ions have been known for a long time, \(\mathrm{BrO}_{4}^{-}\) was not synthesized until \(1965 .\) The ion was synthesized by oxidizing the bromate ion with xenon difluoride, producing xenon, hydrofluoric acid, and the perbromate ion. (a) Write the balanced equation for this reaction. (b) What are the oxidation states of Br in the Br-containing species in this reaction?

3 step solution

Problem 81

Write a balanced equation for the reaction of each of the following compounds with water: (a) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g),(\mathbf{b}) \mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}(g)\) (c) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(s),\) (d) \(\mathrm{BaC}_{2}(s),\) (e) \(\mathrm{RbO}_{2}(s)\) (f) \(\mathrm{Mg}_{3} \mathrm{N}_{2}(s)\) , (g) \(\mathrm{NaH}(s) .\)

7 step solution

Problem 82

What is the anhydride for each of the following acids: (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4},(\mathbf{b}) \mathrm{HClO}_{3},(\mathbf{c}) \mathrm{HNO}_{2},(\mathbf{d}) \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3},(\mathbf{e}) \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4} ?\)

3 step solution

Problem 83

Hydrogen peroxide is capable of oxidizing (a) hydrazine to \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O},(\mathbf{b}) \mathrm{SO}_{2}\) to \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-},(\mathbf{c}) \mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}\) to \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-},(\mathbf{d}) \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g)\) \(\mathrm{to} S(s),(\mathbf{e}) \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+} .\) Write a balanced net ionic equation for each of these redox reactions.

5 step solution

Problem 84

A sulfuric acid plant produces a considerable amount of heat. This heat is used to generate electricity, which helps reduce operating costs. The synthesis of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) consists of three main chemical processes: (a) oxidation of S to SO, (b) oxidation of \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) to \(\mathrm{SO}_{3},\) (c) the dissolving of \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\) in \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) and the subsequent reaction with water to form \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) . If the third process produces \(130 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol},\) how much heat is produced in preparing a mole of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) from a mole of S? How much heat is produced in preparing 5000 pounds of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 85

(a) What is the oxidation state of \(P\) in \(P O_{4}^{3-}\) and of \(N\) in \(N O_{3}^{-} ?(\mathbf{b})\) Why doesn't \(N\) form a stable \(N O_{4}^{3-}\) analogous to P?

5 step solution

Problem 87

Write a balanced chemical reaction for the condensation reaction between \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) molecules to form \(\mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{P}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{10} .\)

5 step solution

Problem 88

Ultrapure germanium, like silicon, is used in semiconductors. Germanium of "ordinary" purity is prepared by the high-temperature reduction of \(\mathrm{GeO}_{2}\) with carbon. The Ge is converted to GeCl_ by treatment with \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) and then purified by distillation; GeCl_ is then hydrolyzed in water to GeO \(_{2}\) and reduced to the elemental form with \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) . The element is then zone refined. Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the chemical transformations in the course of forming ultrapure Ge from GeO \(_{2} .\)

4 step solution

Problem 89

When aluminum replaces up to half of the silicon atoms in \(\mathrm{SiO}_{2},\) a mineral class called feldspars result. The feldspars are the most abundant rock-forming minerals, comprising about 50\(\%\) of the minerals in Earth's crust. Orthoclase is a feldspar in which Al replaces one-fourth of the Si atoms of \(\mathrm{SiO}_{2},\) and charge balance is completed by \(\mathrm{K}^{+}\) ions. Determine the chemical formula for orthoclase.

4 step solution

Problem 91

(a) How many grams of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) can be stored in 100.0 \(\mathrm{kg}\) of the alloy FeTi if the hydride FeTiH_ is formed? (b) What volume does this quantity of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) occupy at STP? (c) If this quantity of hydrogen was combusted in air to produce liquid water, how much energy could be produced?

3 step solution

Problem 95

The solubility of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) in 100 \(\mathrm{g}\) of water at STP is 310 \(\mathrm{cm}^{3}\) . Assume that this quantity of \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) is dissolved and equilibrated as follows: $$\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{HClO}(a q)+\mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)$$ (a) If the equilibrium constant for this reaction is \(4.7 \times 10^{-4}\) , calculate the equilibrium concentration of HClO formed. (b) What is the pH of the final solution?

3 step solution

Problem 97

The dissolved oxygen present in any highly pressurized, high-temperature steam boiler can be extremely corrosive to its metal parts. Hydrazine, which is completely miscible with water, can be added to remove oxygen by reacting with it to form nitrogen and water. (a) Write the balanced equation for the reaction between gaseous hydrazine and oxygen.(b) Calculate the enthalpy change accompanying this reaction. (c) Oxygen in air dissolves in water to the extent of 9.1 ppm at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) at sea level. How many grams of hydrazine are required to react with all the oxygen in 3.0 \(\times 10^{4} \mathrm{L}\) (the volume of a small swimming pool) under these conditions?

5 step solution

Problem 98

One method proposed for removing SO \(_{2}\) from the flue gases of power plants involves reaction with aqueous \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}\) . Elemental sulfur is the product. (a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (b) What volume of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}\) at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 760 torr would be required to remove the \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) formed by burning 2.0 tons of coal containing 3.5\(\% \mathrm{S}\) by mass? (\mathbf{c} ) What mass o f elemental sulfur is produced? Assume that all reactions are 100\(\%\) efficient.

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Problem 99

The maximum allowable concentration of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g)\) in air is 20 mg per kilogram of air \((20\) ppm by mass). How many grams of FeS would be required to react with hydrochloric acid to produce this concentration at 1.00 atm and \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) in an average room measuring 12 \(\mathrm{ft} \times 20 \mathrm{ft} \times 8 \mathrm{ft}\) ? (Under these conditions, the average molar mass of air is 29.0 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mol.} )\)

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Problem 100

The standard heats of formation of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g), \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g), \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{Se}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{Te}(g)\) are \(-241.8,-20.17,+29.7,\) and \(+99.6 \mathrm{kJ} /\) mol, respectively. The enthalpies necessary to convert the elements in their standard states to one mole of gaseous atoms are \(248,277,227,\) and 197 \(\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) atoms for \(\mathrm{O}, \mathrm{S},\) Se, and Te, respectively. The enthalpy for dissociation of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) is 436 \(\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol} .\) Calculate the average \(\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}, \mathrm{H} \mathrm{S}, \mathrm{H}-\mathrm{Se}\) and \(\mathrm{H}-\) Te bond enthalpies, and comment on their trend.

6 step solution

Problem 101

Manganese silicide has the empirical formula MnSi and melts at \(1280^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . It is insoluble in water but does dissolve in aqueous HF. (a) What type of compound do you expect MnSi to be: metallic, molecular, covalent- network, or ionic? (b) Write a likely balanced chemical equation for the reaction of MnSi with concentrated aqueous HF.

2 step solution

Problem 102

Hydrazine has been employed as a reducing agent for metals. Using standard reduction potentials, predict whether the following metals can be reduced to the metallic state by hydrazine under standard conditions in acidic solution: (a) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+},(\mathbf{b}) \mathrm{Sn}^{2+},(\mathbf{c}) \mathrm{Cu}^{2+},(\mathbf{d}) \mathrm{Ag}^{+},(\mathbf{e}) \mathrm{Cr}^{3+},(\mathbf{f}) \mathrm{Co}^{3+}\)

4 step solution

Problem 103

Both dimethylhydrazine, \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{NNH}_{2},\) and methylhydrazine, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{NHN} \mathrm{H}_{2},\) have been used as rocket fuels. When dinitrogen tetroxide \(\left(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\right)\) is used as the oxidizer, the products are \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{CO}_{2},\) and \(\mathrm{N}_{2} .\) If the thrust of the rocket depends on the volume of the products produced, which of the substituted hydrazines produces a greater thrust per gram total mass of oxidizer plus fuel? (Assume that both fuels generate the same temperature and that \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) is formed.)

5 step solution

Problem 104

Borazine, \((\mathrm{BH})_{3}(\mathrm{NH})_{3},\) is an analog of \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6},\) benzene. It can be prepared from the reaction of diborane with ammonia, with hydrogen as another product; or from lithium borohydride and ammonium chloride, with lithium chloride and hydrogen as the other products. (a) Write balanced chemical equations for the production of borazine using both synthetic methods. (b) Draw the Lewis dot structure of borazine. (c) How many grams of borazine can be prepared from 2.00 L of ammonia at STP, assuming diborane is in excess?

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