Problem 16c
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false: (c) An oxidizing agent is needed to convert CO into CO2.
Problem 17
For each of the following balanced oxidation–reduction reactions, (i) identify the oxidation numbers for all the elements in the reactants and products and (ii) state the total number of electrons transferred in each reaction. (a) I2O5(s) + 5 CO(g) → I2(s) + 5 CO2(g) (b) 2 Hg2+(aq) + N2H4(aq) → 2 Hg(l) + N2(g) + 4 H+(aq) (c) 3 H2S(aq) + 2 H+(aq) + 2 NO3-(aq) → 3 S(s) + 2 NO(g) + 4 H2O(l)
Problem 18
For each of the following balanced oxidation–reduction reactions, (i) identify the oxidation numbers for all the elements in the reactants and products and (ii) state the total number of electrons transferred in each reaction. (a) 2 MnO4-(aq) + 3 S2-(aq + 4 H2O(l) → 3 S(s) + 2 MnO2(s) + 8 OH-(aq) (b) 4 H2O2(aq) + Cl2O7(g) + 2 OH-(aq) → 2 ClO2-(aq) + 5 H2O(l) + 4 O2(g) (c) Ba2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + H2O2(aq) + 2 ClO2(aq) → Ba(ClO2)2(s) + 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)
Problem 19a
Indicate whether the following balanced equations involve oxidation–reduction. If they do, identify the elements that undergo changes in oxidation number. (a) PBr3(l) + 3 H2O(l) → H3PO3(aq) + 3 HBr(aq)
Problem 19b,c
Indicate whether the following balanced equations involve oxidation–reduction. If they do, identify the elements that undergo changes in oxidation number. (b) NaI(aq) + 3 HOCl(aq) → NaIO3(aq) + 3 HCl(aq) (c) 3 SO(1g) + 2 HNO3(aq) + 2 H2O(l) → 3 H2SO4(aq) + 2 NO(g)
Problem 20a
Indicate whether the following balanced equations involve oxidation–reduction. If they do, identify the elements that undergo changes in oxidation number. (a) 2 AgNO3(aq) + CoCl2(aq) → 2 AgCl(s) + Co(NO3)2(aq)
Problem 21a
At 900 °C, titanium tetrachloride vapor reacts with molten magnesium metal to form solid titanium metal and molten magnesium chloride. (a) Write a balanced equation for this reaction.
Problem 22c
Hydrazine (N2H4) and dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) form a self-igniting mixture that has been used as a rocket propellant. The reaction products are N2 and H2O. (c) Which substance serves as the reducing agent and which as the oxidizing agent?
Problem 23a,b,c,d
Complete and balance the following half-reactions. In each case, indicate whether the half-reaction is an oxidation or a reduction. (a) Sn2+(aq) → Sn4+(aq) (acidic solution) (b) TiO2(s) → Ti2+(aq) (acidic solution) (c) ClO3-(aq) → Cl-(aq) (acidic solution) (d) N2(g) → NH4+(aq) (acidic solution)
Problem 24
Complete and balance the following half-reactions in basic solution. In each case, indicate whether the half-reaction is an oxidation or a reduction.
a. OH−(𝑎𝑞)⟶O2(𝑔)
b. SO32−(𝑎𝑞)⟶SO42−(𝑎𝑞)
c. N2(𝑔)⟶NH3(𝑔)
d. HO2−(𝑎𝑞)⟶OH−(𝑎𝑞)
Problem 24b
Complete and balance the following half-reactions. In each case, indicate whether the half-reaction is an oxidation or a reduction. (f) SO32-1aq2 ¡ SO42-1aq2 (basic solution)
Problem 25
Complete and balance the following half-reactions in basic solution. In each case, indicate whether the half-reaction is an oxidation or a reduction.
a. O2(𝑔)⟶H2O(𝑙)
b. Mn2+(𝑎𝑞)⟶MnO2(𝑠)
c. Cr(OH)3(𝑠)⟶CrO42−(𝑎𝑞)
d. N2H4(𝑎𝑞)⟶N2(𝑔)
Problem 25c
Complete and balance the following half-reactions in basic solution. In each case, indicate whether the half-reaction is an oxidation or a reduction. c. Cr(OH)3(𝑠)⟶CrO42−(𝑎𝑞)
Problem 26b
Complete and balance the following half-reactions in acidic solution. In each case indicate whether the half-reaction is an oxidation or a reduction. b. H2SO3(𝑎𝑞)⟶SO42−(𝑎𝑞)
Problem 27a,b,c
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents: (a) Cr2O72-(aq) + I-(aq) → Cr3+(aq) + IO3-(aq) (acidic solution) (b) MnO4-(aq) + CH3O(1aq) → Mn2+(aq) + HCOOH(aq) (acidic solution) (c) I2(s) + OCl-(aq) → IO3-(aq) + Cl-(aq) (acidic solution)
Problem 27c
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents: MnO4-(aq) + Br-(aq) → MnO2(s) + BrO3-(aq) (basic solution)
Problem 28
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents:
a. MnO4−(𝑎𝑞)+CH3OH(𝑎𝑞)⟶Mn2+(𝑎𝑞)+HCOOH(𝑎𝑞)(acidic solution)
b. As2O3(𝑠)+NO3−(𝑎𝑞)⟶H3AsO4(𝑎𝑞)+N2O3(𝑎𝑞)(acidic solution)
c. Pb(OH)42−(𝑎𝑞)+ClO−(𝑎𝑞)⟶PbO2(𝑠)+Cl−(𝑎𝑞)(basic solution)
Problem 28b
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents: As2O3(s) + NO3-(aq) → H3AsO4(aq) + N2O3(aq) (acidic solution)
Problem 29a,b,c,d
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents. (Recall that the O atoms in hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, have an atypical oxidation state.) (a) NO2-(aq) + Cr2O72-(aq) → Cr3+(aq) + NO3-(aq) (acidic solution) (b) S(s) + HNO3(aq) → H2SO3(aq) + N2O(g) (acidic solution) (c) Cr2O72- (aq) + CH3OH(aq) → HCOOH(aq) + Cr3+(aq) (acidic solution) (d) BrO3-(aq) + N2H4(g) → Br-(aq) + N2(g) (acidic solution)
Problem 30
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents. (Recall that the O atoms in hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, have an atypical oxidation state.)
a. S(s) + HNO3(aq) → H2SO3(aq) + N2O(g) (acidic solution)
b. BrO3-(aq) + N2H4(g) → Br-(aq) + N2(g) (acidic solution)
c. H2O2(aq) + ClO2(aq) → ClO20(aq) _ O2(g) (basic solution)
Problem 30c
Complete and balance the following equations, and identify the oxidizing and reducing agents. (Recall that the O atoms in hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, have an atypical oxidation state.) H2O21aq2 + ClO21aq2 ¡ ClO2-1aq2 + O21g2 (basic solution)
- Indicate whether each statement is true or false: (a) The cathode is the electrode at which oxidation takes place. (b) A galvanic cell is another name for a voltaic cell. (c) Electrons flow spontaneously from anode to cathode in a voltaic cell.
Problem 31
Problem 32c
Indicate whether each statement is true or false: (c) A salt bridge or permeable barrier is necessary to allow a voltaic cell to operate.
Problem 33f
A voltaic cell similar to that shown in Figure 20.5 is constructed. One electrode half-cell consists of a silver strip placed in a solution of AgNO3, and the other has an iron strip placed in a solution of FeCl2. The overall cell reaction is Fe1s2 + 2 Ag+1aq2 ¡ Fe2+1aq2 + 2 Ag1s2 (f) In which directions do the cations and anions migrate through the solution?
Problem 35a
(a) What is the definition of the volt?
Problem 35b
(b) Do all voltaic cells produce a positive cell potential?
- (a) Which electrode of a voltaic cell, the cathode or the anode, corresponds to the higher potential energy for the electrons? (b) What are the units for electrical potential? How does this unit relate to energy expressed in joules?
Problem 36
Problem 37b
(b) Write the half-reaction that occurs at a hydrogen electrode in acidic aqueous solution when it serves as the anode of a voltaic cell.
Problem 38c
(c) Why is it impossible to measure the standard reduction potential of a single half-reaction?
- A voltaic cell that uses the reaction Tl3+(aq) + 2 Cr2+(aq) → Tl+(aq) + 2 Cr3+(aq) has a measured standard cell potential of +1.19 V. (c) Sketch the voltaic cell, label the anode and cathode, and indicate the direction of electron flow.
Problem 39
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