Are You Solving These Molarity and Oxidation State Problems Correctly?

In summary, we discussed finding the correct volume of bases to react with a given amount of HCl and assigning oxidation states for various compounds. We also identified a redox reaction and its corresponding oxidizing and reducing agents, as well as the substances being oxidized and reduced. Lastly, we corrected a typo regarding the oxidation state of potassium in compounds.
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Quincy
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Homework Statement



I wasn't sure about some of these problems, am I doing them correctly?

1) What volume of each of the following bases will react completely with 25.00 mL of 0.200 M of HCl?

a) 0.100 M NaOH

.02500 L x .200 mol HCl/1 L = .00500 mol HCl

.100 M NaOH = .00500 mol NaOH/v ~ v = .0500 L NaOH

b) 0.0500 M Ba(OH)2

.0500 M Ba(OH)2 = .00500 mol HCl/v ~ v = .100 L Ba(OH)2

c) .250 M KOH = .00500 mol KOH/v ~ v = .0200 L KOH

2) Assign oxidation states for all atoms in each of the following compounds:

a) KMnO4
K: -1
O: -2
Mn: +7


b) Hg2Cl2
Hg: +1
Cl: -1


c) NaBiO3
Na: +1
Bi: +5
O: -2


d) CO
C: +2
O: -2


e) Ca(NO3)2
Ca: +2
N: +5
O: -2


f) HAsO2
H: +1
As: +3
O: -2


3) Specify which of the following are redox reactions, and identify the oxidizing agent, the reducing agent, the substance being oxidized, and the substance being reduced.

a) HCl (g) + NH3 (g) --> NH4Cl (s)

-- not a redox reaction

b) Cu (s) + 2Ag+ (aq) --> 2Ag (s) + Cu2+ (aq)

Oxidized: Cu

oxidizing agent: Ag+

Reduced: Ag+

Reducing agent: Cu
 
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Quincy said:
b) 0.0500 M Ba(OH)2

.0500 M Ba(OH)2 = .00500 mol HCl/v ~ v = .100 L Ba(OH)2

In what molar ratio do they react?

K: -1
O: -2
Mn: +7

Alkali metals in compounds have always the same ON, and it is not -1.
 
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Borek said:
In what molar ratio do they react?

2HCl + Ba(OH)2 --> BaCl2 + 2H2O

HCl and Ba(OH)2 react in a 2:1 ratio, I realized that after I posted the thread; so the volume of Ba(OH)2 is 0.0500 L?



Borek said:
Alkali metals in compounds have always the same ON, and it is not -1.

That was a typo, I meant to say K: +1.
 
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100% OK now.
 

What is molarity and how is it calculated?

Molarity is a measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution. It is calculated by dividing the number of moles of solute by the volume of the solution in liters.

How does changing the molarity of a solution affect its properties?

Changing the molarity of a solution can affect its physical and chemical properties. For example, increasing the molarity of a solution can increase its boiling point and osmotic pressure, while decreasing the molarity can lower its freezing point and density.

What is oxidation state and how is it determined?

Oxidation state, also known as oxidation number, is a measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound. It is determined by the number of electrons an atom has gained or lost in a compound.

How do oxidation states play a role in chemical reactions?

Oxidation states play a crucial role in chemical reactions as they indicate the transfer of electrons between atoms. In a redox reaction, the element with a higher oxidation state is oxidized, while the element with a lower oxidation state is reduced.

How can one balance a redox reaction using oxidation states?

To balance a redox reaction using oxidation states, one must first determine the oxidation state of each element before and after the reaction. Then, the number of electrons transferred between the elements must be balanced by adding appropriate coefficients to the reactants and products.

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