Chemical Equation of Redox Reactions

In summary, the first experiment involves mixing potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7, and sulfuric acid, H2SO4, in a test tube and adding hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, drop by drop until a change in color occurs. The second experiment involves adding sulfuric acid, H2SO4, and potassium permanganate, KMnO4, to iron (II) ammonium sulfate, Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, and testing for the presence of iron (III) using potassium thiocyanate, KSCN. The third experiment involves mixing iron (III) chloride, FeCl3, and potassium iodide, KI, and testing for the
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Homework Statement



Please help me in chemical equations of redox reactions. Here are the problems.

1. Mixing potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7, and sulfuric acid, H2SO4, in a test tube. Then, add hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, drop by drop, shaking the solution after every drop. Add until a change occurs.

2. Putting iron (II) ammonium sulfate, Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, in a test tube. Add sulfuric acid, H2SO4, and potassium permanganate, KMnO4. Shake the solution. Test the presence of iron (III) by adding a drop of potassium thiocyanate, KSCN. Iron (III) gives a dark red solution if present.

3. Put iron (III) chloride, FeCl3, in a test tube and add potassium iodide, KI. Put a drop of potassium ferricyanide, K3Fe(CN)6. Iron (II) gives a dark blue precipitate if present.

4. Put iron (III) chloride, FeCl3, in a test tube and potassium iodide, KI. Add hexane, C6H14. Iodine produces a pink carbon tetrachloride or hexane layer if present.

P.S. What is product of of oxidation and product of reduction?

Homework Equations



1. Potassium Dichromate = K2Cr2O7
Sulfuric Acid = H2SO4
Hydrogen Peroxide = H2O2

2. Iron (II) Ammonium Sulfate = Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2
Sulfuric Acid = H2SO4
Potassium Permanganate = KMnO4
potassium Thiocyanate = KSCN
Iron (III) is present at the solution (I think)

3. Iron (III) Chloride = FeCl3
Potassium Iodide = KI
Potassium Ferricyanide = K3Fe(CN)6
Iron (II) is present

4. Iron (III) Chloride = FeCl3
Potassium Iodide = KI
Hexane = C6H14
Iodine is present

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know what to include in the reaction so I'll leave it like this. :(
 
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You have not put any information about observations in the first case, so I will leave it for now.

In third reaction you seem to be sure iron(II) was present. If so - it was not added into the mixture, so where did it come from?
 
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Homework Statement



Please help me in chemical equations of redox reactions. Here are the problems.

1. Mixing potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7, and sulfuric acid, H2SO4, in a test tube. Then, add hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, drop by drop, shaking the solution after every drop. Add until a change occurs.

2. Putting iron (II) ammonium sulfate, Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, in a test tube. Add sulfuric acid, H2SO4, and potassium permanganate, KMnO4. Shake the solution. Test the presence of iron (III) by adding a drop of potassium thiocyanate, KSCN. Iron (III) gives a dark red solution if present.

3. Put iron (III) chloride, FeCl3, in a test tube and add potassium iodide, KI. Put a drop of potassium ferricyanide, K3Fe(CN)6. Iron (II) gives a dark blue precipitate if present.

4. Put iron (III) chloride, FeCl3, in a test tube and potassium iodide, KI. Add hexane, C6H14. Iodine produces a pink carbon tetrachloride or hexane layer if present.

P.S. What is product of of oxidation and product of reduction?

Homework Equations



1. Potassium Dichromate = K2Cr2O7
Sulfuric Acid = H2SO4
Hydrogen Peroxide = H2O2
After mixing the potassium dichromate and sulfuric acid in a test tube, the color of the solution became light orange. The color of the chemical inside the test tube is changing bit by bit for every drop of hydrogen peroxide. First it’s greenish and after few drops, it became light blue.

2. Iron (II) Ammonium Sulfate = Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2
Sulfuric Acid = H2SO4
Potassium Permanganate = KMnO4
potassium Thiocyanate = KSCN
Iron (III) is present at the solution
Iron (II) ammonium sulfate, no color, is inside a test tube. After adding sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate in the test tube, the color turned into transparent dirty white. For testing the presence of iron (III): after adding a drop potassium thiocyanate, the color of the solution changed into red. Iron (III) gives a red solution if present.

3. Iron (III) Chloride = FeCl3
Potassium Iodide = KI
Potassium Ferricyanide = K3Fe(CN)6
Iron (II) is present
Iron (III) chloride and potassium iodide are mixed in a test tube. The color of the solution changed from pale yellow into a bit darker one. After adding potassium ferricyanide, the solution turned dark blue. It means that iron (III) is present in the solution. Iron (III) gives a dark blue solution if present.

4. Iron (III) Chloride = FeCl3
Potassium Iodide = KI
Hexane = C6H14
Iodine is present
Iron (III) chloride and potassium iodide are mixed in a test tube. The color of the solution changed from pale yellow into a bit darker one. For testing the presence of iodine: after adding hexane to the solution, the hexane layer turns pink which means iodine is present in the solution. Iodine is present when the color of the hexane layer turns pink.
 

1. What is a redox reaction?

A redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which there is a transfer of electrons between reactants. This transfer of electrons results in a change in the oxidation states of the atoms involved.

2. How do you identify a redox reaction?

A redox reaction can be identified by the change in oxidation states of the reactants and products. The reactant that loses electrons is oxidized, while the reactant that gains electrons is reduced. Additionally, the presence of a reducing agent and an oxidizing agent in the reaction also indicates a redox reaction.

3. What is a chemical equation of a redox reaction?

A chemical equation of a redox reaction is a representation of the reactants and products involved, as well as the transfer of electrons. It follows the general form of "reactant + reactant → product + product", with the addition of indicating the oxidation states and the transfer of electrons through the use of oxidation numbers and half-reactions.

4. How do you balance a redox reaction?

To balance a redox reaction, you need to make sure that the number of atoms and charges are equal on both sides of the equation. This can be achieved by using the half-reaction method, which involves balancing the oxidation and reduction half-reactions separately and then combining them to form the overall balanced equation.

5. What is the significance of redox reactions?

Redox reactions are important in various biological and chemical processes, such as respiration and photosynthesis. They are also used in many industrial processes, including the production of metals, batteries, and fuel cells. Additionally, redox reactions play a crucial role in the environment, such as in the breakdown of pollutants and the cycling of nutrients in ecosystems.

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