Chapter 4

Chemistry The Molecular Nature of Matter · 100 exercises

Problem 83

Write the molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations for the reaction between \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) and \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) solutions that forms solid \(\mathrm{AgCl}\) leaving \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\) in water.

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Problem 85

Aqueous solutions of sodium sulfide and copper(II) nitrate are mixed. A precipitate of copper(II) sulfide forms at once. The solution that remains contains sodium nitrate. Write the molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations for this reaction.

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Problem 86

If an aqueous solution of iron(III) sulfate (a compound used in dyeing textiles and also for etching aluminum) is mixed with a solution of barium chloride, a precipitate of barium sulfate forms and the solution that remains contains iron(III) chloride. Write the molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations for this reaction.

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Problem 87

Complete and balance the following equations. For each, write the molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations. (All of the products are soluble in water.) (a) \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{HNO}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (b) \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}(s)+\mathrm{HCl}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q) \longrightarrow\)

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Problem 88

Complete and balance the following equations. For each, write the molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations. (All of the products are soluble in water.) (a) \(\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q)+\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(s) \longrightarrow\) (b) \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{NH}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{NH}_{3}(a q) \longrightarrow\)

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Problem 92

Write balanced net ionic equations for the reaction between: (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)+\mathrm{NaHSO}_{3}(a q)\) (b) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}(a q)+\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(a q)\)

4 step solution

Problem 93

Sodium sulfide and hydrochloric acid react to form a gas. Write the balanced molecular and net ionic equation for the reaction.

3 step solution

Problem 94

Write the balanced molecular and net ionic equation for the reaction between sulfuric acid and potassium cyanide.

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Problem 95

Explain why the following reactions take place. (a) \(\mathrm{CrCl}_{3}+3 \mathrm{NaOH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}+3 \mathrm{NaCl}\) (b) \(\mathrm{ZnO}+2 \mathrm{HBr} \longrightarrow \mathrm{ZnBr}_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)

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Problem 97

Complete and balance the molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations for the following reactions. (a) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}+\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{OH})_{3} \longrightarrow\) (b) \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}+\mathrm{NaOH} \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}+\mathrm{HC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2} \longrightarrow\) (d) \(\mathrm{ZnO}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} \longrightarrow\)

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Problem 99

Write balanced molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations for the following pairs of reactants. If all ions cancel, indicate that no reaction (N.R.) takes place. (a) sodium sulfite and barium nitrate (b) formic acid \(\left(\mathrm{HCHO}_{2}\right)\) and potassium carbonate (c) ammonium bromide and lead(II) acetate (d) ammonium perchlorate and copper(II) nitrate

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Problem 100

Write balanced molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations for the following pairs of reactants. If all ions cancel, indicate that no reaction (N.R.) takes place. (a) ammonium sulfide and sodium hydroxide (b) chromium(III) sulfate and potassium carbonate (c) silver nitrate and chromium(III) acetate (d) strontium hydroxide and magnesium chloride

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Problem 103

Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving (a) \(0.17 \mathrm{~mol}\) sulfuric acid in \(85 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution. (b) \(7.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~mol}\) of sodium nitrate in a total volume of \(13.5 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution.

3 step solution

Problem 104

Calculate the molarity of a solution that contains (a) \(2.00 \times 10^{-3}\) mol cobalt(II) sulfate in \(35.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution. (b) 2.75 mole potassium hydroxide in a total volume of \(135 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution.

5 step solution

Problem 105

Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving (a) \(4.00 \mathrm{~g}\) of sodium hydroxide in a total volume of \(100.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution. (b) \(16.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of calcium chloride in a total volume of \(250.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution.

8 step solution

Problem 106

Calculate the molarity of a solution that contains (a) \(3.60 \mathrm{~g}\) of sulfuric acid in \(450.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution. (b) \(0.001 \mathrm{~g}\) of iron(II) nitrate in \(12.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution.

6 step solution

Problem 107

How many milliliters of \(0.265 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) are needed to supply \(14.3 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{NaC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2} ?\)

3 step solution

Problem 108

How many milliliters of \(0.615 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) contain \(1.67 \mathrm{~g}\) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}^{?}\)

3 step solution

Problem 109

Calculate the number of grams of each solute that has to be taken to make each of the following solutions. (a) \(125 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.200 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaCl}\) (b) \(250.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.360 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\) (c) \(250.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.250 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)

6 step solution

Problem 111

If \(25.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.56 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) is diluted to a volume of \(125 \mathrm{~mL}\), what is the molarity of the resulting solution?

4 step solution

Problem 112

A \(150 \mathrm{~mL}\) sample of \(0.450 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) is diluted to \(450 \mathrm{~mL}\). What is the molarity of the resulting solution?

5 step solution

Problem 113

To what volume must \(25.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(18.0 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) be diluted to produce \(1.50 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 114

To what volume must \(50.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(1.50 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) be diluted to produce \(0.200 \mathrm{M}\mathrm{HCl}\) ?

4 step solution

Problem 115

How many milliliters of water must be added to \(150.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(2.50 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{KOH}\) to give a \(1.00 \mathrm{M}\) solution? (Assume the volumes are additive.)

5 step solution

Problem 116

How many milliliters of water must be added to 120.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of \(1.50 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) to give \(1.00 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) ? (Assume the volumes are additive.)

5 step solution

Problem 117

Calculate the number of moles of each of the ions in the following solutions. (a) \(32.3 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.455 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{CaCl}_{2}\) (b) \(50.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.408 \mathrm{MAlCl}_{3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 118

Calculate the number of moles of each of the ions in the following solutions. (a) \(18.5 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.402 \mathrm{M}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) (b) \(30.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.359 \mathrm{MAl}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\)

5 step solution

Problem 119

Calculate the concentrations of each of the ions in (a) \(0.25 M \mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\), (b) \(0.10 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\), (c) \(0.16 \mathrm{M}\) \(\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4},\) (d) \(0.075 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\)

8 step solution

Problem 120

Calculate the concentrations of each of the ions in (a) \(0.060 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2},\) (b) \(0.15 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\), (c) \(0.22 M\) \(\mathrm{Cr}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\) (d) \(0.60 \mathrm{M}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)

5 step solution

Problem 123

How many milliliters of \(0.258 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NiCl}_{2}\) solution are needed to react completely with \(20.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.153 \mathrm{M}\) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) solution? How many grams of \(\mathrm{NiCO}_{3}\) will be formed? The reaction is \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{NiCl}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{NiCO}_{3}(s)+2 \mathrm{NaCl}(a q)\)

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Problem 124

How many milliliters of \(0.100 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH}\) are needed to completely neutralize \(25.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.250 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6} ?\) The reaction is $$ 2 \mathrm{NaOH}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6}(a q) \stackrel{\longrightarrow}{\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6}(a q)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}} $$

4 step solution

Problem 125

What is the molarity of an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide if \(21.34 \mathrm{~mL}\) is exactly neutralized by \(20.78 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.116 M \mathrm{HCl}\) ? Write and balance the molecular equation for the reaction.

5 step solution

Problem 128

How many grams of baking soda, \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\), are needed to react with \(162 \mathrm{~mL}\) of stomach acid having an \(\mathrm{HCl}\) concentration of \(0.052 \mathrm{M}\) ?

5 step solution

Problem 130

How many grams of cobalt(II) chloride are needed to react completely with \(60.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.200 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{KOH}\) solution? The net ionic equation for the reaction is $$ \mathrm{Co}^{2+}(a q)+2 \mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}(s) $$

3 step solution

Problem 134

Suppose \(3.50 \mathrm{~g}\) of solid \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is added to \(30.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.500 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) solution. What will the concentration of \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) be when all of the acid has been neutralized? How many grams of \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) will not have dissolved?

7 step solution

Problem 135

In a titration, \(23.25 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.105 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH}\) was needed to react with \(21.45 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(\mathrm{HCl}\) solution. What is the molarity of the acid?

4 step solution

Problem 136

A 12.5 mL sample of vinegar, containing acetic acid, was titrated using \(0.504 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH}\) solution. The titration required \(20.65 \mathrm{~mL}\) of the base. What was the molar concentration of acetic acid in the vinegar?

4 step solution

Problem 137

Lactic acid, \(\mathrm{HC}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{3},\) is a monoprotic acid that forms when milk sours. An \(18.5 \mathrm{~mL}\) sample of a solution of lactic acid required \(17.25 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.155 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH}\) to reach an end point in a titration. (a) How many moles of lactic acid were in the sample? (b) How many grams of lactic acid were in the sample?

5 step solution

Problem 138

Oxalic acid, a diprotic acid having the formula \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\), is used to clean the rust out of radiators in cars. A sample of an oxalic acid mixture was analyzed by titrating a 0.1000 g sample dissolved in water with \(0.0200 M\) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\). A volume of \(15.20 \mathrm{~mL}\) of the base was required to completely neutralize the oxalic acid. What was the percentage by mass of oxalic acid in the sample?

4 step solution

Problem 139

A certain lead ore contains the compound \(\mathrm{PbCO}_{3} .\) A sample of the ore weighing \(1.526 \mathrm{~g}\) was treated with nitric acid, which dissolved the \(\mathrm{PbCO}_{3}\). The resulting solution was filtered from undissolved rock and required \(29.22 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.122 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) to completely precipitate all of the lead as \(\mathrm{PbSO}_{4}\). (a) How many moles of lead were in the ore sample? (b) How many grams of lead were in the ore sample? (c) What is the percentage by mass of lead in the ore? (d) Would you expect the same results if the solid \(\mathrm{PbSO}_{4}\) was collected, washed, dried, and weighed and the final mass was used to answer this question?

5 step solution

Problem 140

An ore of barium contains \(\mathrm{BaCO}_{3}\). A 1.542 g sample of the ore was treated with \(\mathrm{HCl}\) to dissolve the \(\mathrm{BaCO}_{3}\). The resulting solution was filtered to remove insoluble material and then treated with \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) to precipitate \(\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}\). The precipi- (a) How tate was filtered, dried, and found to weigh \(1.159 \mathrm{~g}\). many moles of barium were in the ore sample? (b) How many grams of barium were in the ore sample? (c) What is the percentage by mass of barium in the ore? (d) If the molarity and volume of the sulfuric acid needed for the precipitation was noted, could you get the same answers?

6 step solution

Problem 141

If a solution of sodium phosphate (also known as trisodium phosphate, or \(\mathrm{TSP}\) ), \(\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\), is poured into seawater, precipitates of calcium phosphate and magnesium phosphate are formed. (Magnesium and calcium ions are among the principal ions found in seawater.) Write net ionic equations for these reactions.

3 step solution

Problem 142

With which of the following will the weak acid \(\mathrm{HCHO}_{2}\) react? For those with which there is a reaction, write the formulas of the products. (a) \(\mathrm{KOH},\) (b) \(\mathrm{MgO},\) (c) \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 143

Suppose that \(25.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.440 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaCl}\) is added to \(25.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.320 \mathrm{MAgNO}_{3}\) (a) How many moles of \(\mathrm{AgCl}\) would precipitate? (b) What would be the concentrations of each of the ions in the reaction mixture after the reaction?

3 step solution

Problem 145

Classify each of the following as a strong electrolyte, weak electrolyte, or nonelectrolyte. (a) \(\mathrm{LiBr}\) (b) glucose (a sugar) (c) \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\)

5 step solution

Problem 146

Aspirin is a monoprotic acid called acetylsalicylic acid Its formula is \(\mathrm{HC}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{7} \mathrm{O}_{4}\). A certain pain reliever was analyzed for aspirin by dissolving \(0.118 \mathrm{~g}\) of it in water and titrating it with \(0.0300 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{KOH}\) solution. The titration required \(14.76 \mathrm{~mL}\) of base. What is the percentage by weight of aspirin in the drug?

5 step solution

Problem 148

How many milliliters of \(0.10 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) must be added to \(50.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.40 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) to give a final solution that has a molarity of \(0.25 M ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 151

Qualitative analysis of an unknown acid found only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. In a quantitative analysis, a \(10.46 \mathrm{mg}\) sample was burned in oxygen and gave 22.17 \(\mathrm{mg} \mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(3.40 \mathrm{mg} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). The molecular mass was de- termined to be \(166 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\). When a \(0.1680 \mathrm{~g}\) sample of the acid was titrated with \(0.1250 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH},\) the end point was reached after \(16.18 \mathrm{~mL}\) of the base had been added. (a) What is the molecular formula for the acid? (b) Is the acid mono-, \(\mathrm{di}\) -, or triprotic?

9 step solution

Problem 152

A mixture was known to contain both \(\mathrm{KNO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}\). To \(0.486 \mathrm{~g}\) of the mixture, dissolved in enough water to give \(50.00 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution, was added \(50.00 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.150 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) (an excess of \(\mathrm{HCl}\) ). The reaction mixture was heated to drive off all of the \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\), and then \(25.00 \mathrm{~mL}\) of the reaction mixture was titrated with \(0.100 \mathrm{MKOH}\) The titration required \(13.11 \mathrm{~mL}\) of the \(\mathrm{KOH}\) solution to reach an end point. What was the percentage by mass of \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}\) in the original mixture of \(\mathrm{KNO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}\) ?

5 step solution

Problem 163

Carbon dioxide is one obvious contributor to excessive global warming. What is your plan for controlling \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) emissions? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your plan?

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